Researchers at Seattle's Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
have linked regular consumption of deep-fried foods to an
increased risk of prostate cancer, specifically a more
aggressive form of the cancer. They looked at men who ate deep-
fried foods regularly. Specifically, the items were French
fries, fried chicken, fried fish, doughnuts, and snack chips.
Those who ate one or more servings of fries, fried chicken, or
doughnuts per week had a 30% to 37% higher risk of prostate
cancer than those who ate less than one serving per week. We
have previously discussed the link between grilling meats and
formation of potential carcinogens. This study is different in
that it examines the link between deep-fried foods and
carcinogens. While the study did not specifically investigate
why there is a link between deep-fried foods and increased
prostate cancer risk, the researchers suggest one of the factors
could be carcinogens in the oil or fat used for frying. When oil
is heated to the high temperatures used in fryin