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Deep frying can strip nutrients and turn healthy veggies into calorie bombs, here’s what to avoid. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
Brinjal: Eggplant absorbs a lot of oil when deep fried, making it greasy and unhealthy despite being low calorie naturally. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
Cauliflower: Frying destroys many antioxidants and vitamins in cauliflower, turning a nutrient-rich veggie into a heavy snack. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
Okra: Deep fried okra loses its natural fiber benefits and often gets coated in excess batter and oil. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
Onions: Onion pakoras are tasty but frying caramelizes natural sugars and soaks up excess oil, making them calorie-dense. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
Potatoes: Deep frying turns potatoes into high calorie, acrylamide rich fries or chips, raising the risk of weight gain and heart issues. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
Spinach: Spinach wilts instantly in hot oil, losing its iron, folate, and vitamin C, and retaining mostly oil. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
