Eating fries this many times a week raises diabetes risk

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By Stephen Beech

Eating fries three times a week raises the risk of diabetes by 20%, warns new research.

But scoffing similar amounts of boiled, baked or mashed potatoes is not associated with such a "substantial" increase, say scientists.

The study, published by The BMJ , found that eating three servings of French fries a week is associated with a 20% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes .

The American research team also found that replacing any form of potatoes with whole grains was associated with a lower type 2 diabetes risk.

But swapping spuds for white rice was linked to an increased diabetes risk.

Study author Dr. Seyed Mohammad Mousavi said: "Potatoes contain several nutrients, including fibre, vitamin C, and magnesium,