Food for Thought: How to make fried food healthier

Fried food is a staple for many Americans, but regularly eating foods such as french fries, fried chicken, mozzarella sticks, hushpuppies, etc., can increase your change of having a major cardiovascular problem, according to a new study.

The study, which was recently published in the journal Heart, found that the chance of suffering from a heart attack or stroke increased by 28% if you eat fried foods on a regular basis. The study also found a link between fried food consumption and heightened risk for heart failure (37%) and coronary artery disease (22%).