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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Eating This Fast Food Fave May Raise Diabetes Risk by 20%, New Study Says
Reviewed by Dietitian Mandy Enright, M.S., RDN, RYT Key Points A new study links eating French fries three times a week to a 20% higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Baked, boiled or mashed potatoes were not tied to increased diabetes risk. Swapping potatoes—especially fries—for whole grains lowered risk, while replacing them with white rice raised it. Potatoes may be a dinner staple, but they've long carried a mixed reputation—a nutrient-rich vegetable to some and a boring, unhealthy carb to others. A new analysis published in The BMJ suggests it's not the potato itself, but how it's cooked and what you eat instead that matters. French fries were linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, while baked, boiled or mashed potatoes were not. Swapping potatoes—especially fries—for whole grains lowered that risk, but replacing them with refined carbs like white rice pushed it higher. Potatoes offer nutritional value, supplying vitamin C, potassium, B vitamins, fiber and antioxidants, especially when eaten with the skin. But their high glycemic index, which can spike blood sugar, has kept them under scrutiny in diabetes research. Earlier studies were mixed, though many pointed to fried potatoes as the bigger concern. This new study offers a clearer view by separating preparation methods and modeling healthier swaps. How Was the Study Conducted? Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed about 30 years of diet and health data from more than 205,000 U.S. adults taking part in three major long-term studies—the Nurses' Health Study, Nurses' Health Study II and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. All were health care workers and healthy when the research began. Every two to four years, they filled out detailed food questionnaires that included questions on how often they ate different kinds of potatoes, from French fries to baked, boiled or mashed. Over time, the team identified new cases of type 2 diabetes through follow-up questionnaires. They used statistical models to account for factors such as age, weight, lifestyle and overall diet so they could better isolate the role potato consumption might play in diabetes risk. They also examined how risk might change if potatoes were replaced with other carbohydrate sources. What Did the Study Find? Over the course of the study, 22,299 participants developed type 2 diabetes. Those who ate more potatoes overall tended to be less active, consume more calories and have lower diet quality, with higher intakes of red meat, refined grains and sugary drinks. Baked, boiled or mashed potatoes were eaten much more often than French fries. After the researchers took those other lifestyle and diet factors into account, they found a clear pattern. Eating three extra servings of potatoes each week was linked to about a 5% higher rate of type 2 diabetes. The increase was much steeper for French fries, at around 20%, while baked, boiled or mashed potatoes did not show a significant change in risk. When the researchers modeled different food swaps, they saw a similar pattern. Replacing three weekly servings of potatoes with whole grains lowered diabetes rates by about 8%. Making the same swap from fries cut the rate by about 19%. Swapping baked, boiled or mashed potatoes for whole grains resulted in a smaller 4% drop. However, replacing potatoes with white rice was linked to a higher risk. It's worth keeping in mind that this was an observational study, so it can't prove that French fries directly cause type 2 diabetes. The findings show an association, meaning other unmeasured habits or health factors could still play a role in the results, even with adjustments for lifestyle and diet. How Does This Apply to Real Life? This study isn't telling you to give up potatoes. Instead, it's a reminder to pay attention to how you prepare them and what you eat alongside them. Boiled, baked or mashed potatoes can be part of a healthy routine, especially when they're paired with vegetables, healthy fats and protein. French fries are best enjoyed as occasional enjoyment rather than a staple. Having them once in a while is fine, but making them a frequent part of your meals can tip the balance away from your health goals. If you want to make a healthier swap, whole grains like quinoa, farro, barley or brown rice are solid choices. Replacing potatoes with refined carbs—especially white rice—can push your risk in the opposite direction. Our Expert Take This study found that French fries, but not baked, boiled or mashed potatoes, were linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes—and swapping fries or total potatoes for whole grains lowered that risk. Your overall eating habits, activity level and body weight still matter more for long-term health than any single food. Potatoes can be part of a balanced diet—it's how they're prepared and how often you eat them that makes the difference. Read the original article on EATINGWELL
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
KuCoin Partners with AlloyX to Explore RWA Token Collateral Mechanism Innovation, Enhancing User Asset Security and Liquidity
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Aug. 12, 2025 /CNW/ -- The globally leading cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin today announced a collaborative exploration with the digital financial infrastructure platform AlloyX to introduce Real-World Asset (RWA) tokens into the exchange's collateral mechanisms. This partnership will pilot the integration of RWA token RYT, issued by a traditional licensed asset management company, into KuCoin's Off-Exchange Settlement (OES) system for credit line management. The mechanisms will be gradually optimized and expanded based on market feedback. This collaboration incorporates tokenized products from the "ChinaAMC USD Digital Money Market Fund," issued by a traditional large-scale asset management institution—China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited—into the exchange's credit system. It represents a new attempt to drive ongoing innovation in RWA application scenarios, further penetrating and establishing connections between Web2 and Web3 assets. Crossover Initiative: Tokens Backed by Traditional Fund Assets Enter the Exchange Credit System China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Asset Management Co., Ltd., and is one of the earliest Chinese asset management institutions in Hong Kong to conduct overseas business. It is the issuer of the underlying asset for the RYT token—the "ChinaAMC USD Digital Money Market Fund." This fund is one of Asia's first tokenized USD funds targeted at retail investors, with fund units available for subscription and redemption in token form. Under this partnership mechanism, KuCoin will include RYT in its credit collateral list. Users holding the token can apply for credit lines in their platform accounts to support related trading operations. Backed by secure mechanisms and authentic assets, this innovative attempt provides a new use case for RWA tokens: users can earn underlying yields through holding, allowing investors to configure money market fund tokens as conveniently as other on-chain assets and increase asset allocation diversity, while also activating asset leverage value through collateralization. Notably, the underlying asset structure of RYT has undergone rigorous compliance design, with functions such as fund custodian banking, fund administration, and unit registration handled by Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong, offering a trustworthy asset chain under a traditional financial framework. KuCoin CEO BC Wong stated: " KuCoin has always been committed to bridging traditional finance and the crypto world through innovation. This collaboration with AlloyX to explore RWA tokens as collateral mechanisms exemplifies our dedication to providing users with secure and compliant solutions. We emphasize trustworthiness and risk control—this partnership not only elevates the platform's innovation level but also delivers reliable asset appreciation opportunities to global users, helping them manage digital assets more confidently in dynamic markets." AlloyX Co-Founder and CEO Thomas Zhu remarked: " Our focus has always been on how RWA, as an asset form, can deliver more authentic and sustainable economic functions on-chain. This cooperation with KuCoin is a pragmatic attempt centered on 'collateral mechanisms and scenario building,' not only offering users more possibilities for asset utilization but also providing the industry with opportunities for structural validation." Long-Term Significance: Activating Liquidity and Guiding Market Consensus Although RWA is still in its early development stage, its potential in institutional design, risk control, and asset-side construction is increasingly recognized by financial technology institutions. In this collaboration, AlloyX and KuCoin are linking up around RWA collateral mechanisms—not just a product-level integration test but potentially a vanguard for subsequent market standards and practical paths. From an industry perspective, incorporating traditional asset tokens as compliant collateral into mainstream exchange credit systems is expected to enhance the depth of RWA usage and liquidity, while also providing observable models for more asset issuers, platform operators, and regulators. In this context, KuCoin stated that it will continue to deepen exploratory collaborations with various parties to bring more innovative value to global users. About KuCoin Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global cryptocurrency platform serving over 41 million users across 200+ countries and regions. Built on cutting-edge blockchain technology, KuCoin offers access to 1,000+ digital assets and solutions including Web3 wallet, Spot and Futures trading, institutional services, and payments. Recognized by Forbes as one of the "Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges" and a "Top 50 Global Unicorn" by Hurun, KuCoin is ISO 27001:2022 certified and committed to security, compliance, and innovation under the leadership of CEO BC Wong. Learn more: About AlloyX AlloyX Limited is a technology company that specializes in global stablecoin payments and asset tokenization. Committed to integrating traditional banking payment systems with blockchain services, AlloyX provides secure and efficient stablecoin payment services and asset tokenization solutions. The company aims to become Asia's leading stablecoin payments infrastructure and RWA tokenization technology provider. AlloyX offers embedded stablecoin wallet services and integrates various blockchain and payment solutions into its wallet and payment middle platform. The AlloyX platform also provides comprehensive solutions for stablecoin storage, payments, settlement, investment, foreign exchange, and asset tokenization, promoting the global adoption and application of stablecoin payments and tokenization technologies.
