Crusty Foods, a No-No
By: Charlotte Ames
Updated: October 24, 2012
Crusty foods may make heart problems worse, especially if you have diabetes.
Researchers at the University of Illinois found cooking methods that create a crust -- like the crispy edge of a hamburger, or the corner of a brownie -- are associated with plaque formation, the kind seen in cardiovascular disease.
Health experts say it's better to limit fried food and bake, broil or grill food instead.
Researchers at the University of Illinois found cooking methods that create a crust -- like the crispy edge of a hamburger, or the corner of a brownie -- are associated with plaque formation, the kind seen in cardiovascular disease.
Health experts say it's better to limit fried food and bake, broil or grill food instead.
Charlotte Ames is the area's only local Health Reporter and brings you the latest medical health news weeknights. You can catch Healthcast on WTAJ News at 5:00pm and her Health Headlines report on WTAJ News at 5:30pm.