Well you know our moms always say we need food to give us energy and help our bodies grow, yeah? Well, when we use heat to cook food, we can change how healthy it is.
Fried food is cooked really hot oil, which can make the food taste yummy and crispy. But, the hot oil can also take away some of the healthy things in the food, like vitamins and fiber. Also, the oil can add extra (bad) fat and calories, which our bodies don't need a lot of.
So it can be a nice little treat, but we should try to eat more food that's cooked in healthier ways, like baked, boiled or grilled. That way, we can still enjoy yummy food and stay healthy for our moms.
ErikaLovesPears t1_jdu3o8a wrote
Reply to eli5: Why is fried food less nutritious / considered unhealthier… by Low-Candidate-6028
Well you know our moms always say we need food to give us energy and help our bodies grow, yeah? Well, when we use heat to cook food, we can change how healthy it is.
Fried food is cooked really hot oil, which can make the food taste yummy and crispy. But, the hot oil can also take away some of the healthy things in the food, like vitamins and fiber. Also, the oil can add extra (bad) fat and calories, which our bodies don't need a lot of.
So it can be a nice little treat, but we should try to eat more food that's cooked in healthier ways, like baked, boiled or grilled. That way, we can still enjoy yummy food and stay healthy for our moms.