U.S. researchers have found that people who frequently consume a "Southern-style American diet," including fried foods, processed meats such as eggs, bacon, and ham, and sugary drinks, have a 56% higher risk of having a heart attack or developing other heart diseases over the next six years compared to those who eat a healthy diet. Note! Frequent consumption of fried foods increases the risk of heart disease by 50%.
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The study's lead author, Chikani, a nutritional epidemiology expert in the Department of Preventive Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, said: "Regardless of gender, race, or place of residence, if you frequently consume a Southern-style American diet, you should be aware of the risk of heart disease and try to make gradual changes to your diet. Try to reduce the frequency of eating fried foods or processed meats, starting by cutting down to three times a week, and try substituting with grilled chicken or vegetables."
The study included more than 17,000 Americans and lasted for six years. The findings were published in the journal "Circulation," published by the American Heart Association.
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