Samosa, pakoda, chips triggering India's diabetes epidemic

A first-of-its-kind study in India suggests that a low-AGE diet could significantly reduce diabetes risk, a pressing issue given the country's status as the diabetes capital of the world...

A first-of-it-s kind study conducted in India has found that a low-AGE (Advanced Glycation End products) diet could help lower the risk of diabetes...

India has been dubbed as the diabetes capital of the world, with over 101 million people suffering from this lifestyle disorder...

In contrast, the high-AGE diet did not offer these health benefits and was linked to higher levels of AGEs and inflammation, which can increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes.. . Fried food is linked to higher levels of AGEs and inflammation, which can increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. ..

Fried foods: chips, fried chicken, samosas, pakoras Baked goods: cookies, cakes, crackers Processed foods: ready-made meals, margarine, mayonnaise Animal-based foods cooked at high temperatures: grilled or roasted meats like bacon, beef, and poultry Roasted nuts: dry nuts, roasted walnuts, sunflower seeds These foods are common in the Indian diet and are routinely prepared using cooking methods that increase their AGE levels, such as frying, roasting, grilling, and baking. ..

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