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luvmykids	Posted: Oct 30 2007, 09:24 AM
Diamond Member Group: Members Posts: 19,113 Member No.: 3,038 Joined: 3-January 06	Are oven fries any safer than fast food ones? I know the problem is caused by the high temps used to fry but was curious if oven temps are high enough to have the same effect? And I think I read that potato chips aren't any better for the same reason but can't remember where I saw that, anyone know if that's true? This post has been edited by luvmykids on Oct 30 2007, 09:24 AM

moped	Posted: Oct 30 2007, 11:17 AM
Ruby Member Group: Members Posts: 13,078 Member No.: 1,035 Joined: 5-December 04	Everything in moderation Fries either way you look at it are a starch and too many is not a good thing, but deep freid are the worst --------------------

DVFlyer	Posted: Oct 30 2007, 01:16 PM
Just a man Group: Members Posts: 2,733 Member No.: 1,368 Joined: 10-February 05	I've never heard about the temperature being an issue. I thought it was basically the oil.... What is the reason the temp is a concern? -------------------- Convincing the world that the only way to solve the ongoing issues while raising children is PERSISTENCE. You have to keep trying things and not give up........ they eventually go away on their own. ;-)

mysweetpeasWil&Wes	Posted: Oct 30 2007, 01:25 PM
Platinum Member Group: Members Posts: 8,735 Member No.: 1,474 Joined: 1-March 05	Are you talking about the frozen kind that are probably pre-fried and then frozen and packaged? If so, I'm not sure. I do agree that it's an oil thing. But if you're just asking about actual BAKED fries, I imagine they are much healthier than the fast food kind. I make my own or buy the baked (frozen) kind at Whole Foods. Not because of temp reasons, but for the better oils used. -------------------- Rae SAHM to Wil (4) and Wesley (2) ~ Wife to Richard 10/20/01

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QUOTE (DVFlyer @ Oct 30 2007, 03:16 PM)

I've never heard about the temperature being an issue. I thought it was basically the oil....

What is the reason the temp is a concern?

It used to just be the oil, but now it's also something about potatos at a high temp, they release their own chemical or something that is not good for you. I'll try to find the link.

lisar	Posted: Oct 31 2007, 06:45 AM
Yes it is I.... Group: Members Posts: 11,727 Member No.: 1,760 Joined: 20-April 05	I would think the deep fried ones are worse. But I dont really know.

coasterqueen	Posted: Oct 31 2007, 07:01 AM
Diamond Member Group: Members Posts: 27,917 Member No.: 236 Joined: 4-August 03	I was always told baked fries are healthier, but not sure. I buy the frozen whole foods type kind at our local health food store. -------------------- *~Karen~* wife to hubby, Ryan Douglas mommy to Kylie (9) and Megan (6.5) and furbabies Gavin, Buster, Sox, and Hailey

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