Harvard Professor Says We Should Only Eat 6 French Fries Per Meal, Twitter Says ‘Aise Kaise!’

You know what my favourite vice is? It’s French Fries.

Crispy. Golden. Salty french fries.  *le sigh*.

Which is why when someone tries to get between my fries and me – it feels like I’m being personally attacked. And I’m happy to report that I’m not alone.

So, What exactly happened?

The New York Times recently quoted various nutritionists saying that potatoes are “starch bombs” and consuming them in high quantities may catalyse obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Now I know what you’re thinking – Tell me something I don’t already know. Right? Well, the most notable aspect from this report was something Eric Rimm, a professor in the departments of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health said:

“Potatoes rank near the bottom of healthful vegetables and lack the compounds and nutrients found in green leafy vegetables. If you take a potato, remove its skin (where at least some nutrients are found), cut it, deep fry the pieces in oil and top it all off with salt, cheese, chili or gravy, that starch bomb can be turned into a weapon of dietary destruction.”

“…I think it would be nice if your meal came with a side salad and six French fries.”

Six. Let that sink in.

A part of me (the rational, health conscious part) understands what he’s getting at. Limiting portion sizes. Opting for baked fries to reduce the amount of oil consumed. And even trying sweet potato fries which are a better alternative than the regular ones. BUT. But my heart wants none of it! And it doesn’t care for the irony either. A limit of Six fries per serving is extreme. And not at all practical.

As expected, the Twitterati went nuts

1. NOOOO

I feel personally attacked and refuse to accept this. pic.twitter.com/aQ6YnoZPCd

— Rumneek Johal (@rumneeek) December 4, 2018

2. This is hilarious

That and absolutely no other reason is why I’ll never go to Harvard.

— Ray Fallon (@RVFallon27) December 5, 2018

3. 10 points to Gryffindor

Blocked and reported.

— Michael Arnovitz (@MichaelArnovitz) December 5, 2018

4. And we’ve already found ways around it!

I'll have six french fries, please. pic.twitter.com/7LvycWkvyV

— Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet) December 5, 2018

5. Yep!

I don't have time for this kind of negativity in my life right now https://t.co/zFCFvhKMD2

— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) December 4, 2018

6. Mind It

pic.twitter.com/wVdCboQ4Kj

— Dak Trashcott is not Elite (@RubenIsYoDaddy) December 4, 2018

7. Pretty Please?

CAN YOU JUST LET US LIVE?

— Yana 💖💜💙 (@lillefantom) December 4, 2018

8. My reaction, exactly

Really?? pic.twitter.com/pBEF87XYad

— 📚 Book'em Mary 📚 (@MaryG0401) December 5, 2018

9. Oops

If we’re only supposed to eat six french fries per serving I’ve overeaten
*checks math*
one zillion french fries

— Charlene deGuzman (@charstarlene) December 5, 2018

10. Ignored

pic.twitter.com/QRhyAZIVV8

— britt bell (@Brittany_Bell_) December 4, 2018

11. LMAO

whoops pic.twitter.com/ZH3BJ4JO6T

— Brian Santa Maria (@briansantamaria) December 4, 2018

12. Only Six!

Studies show only 6 people care about what a Harvard study says, and were buying a large fry tonight!

— Nick ✈TheJetsFanatic✈ (@SamDarnoldEraa) December 4, 2018

13. Or even more?

But 1,000 servings a day, right?

— Gwynnie (@coocooley) December 4, 2018

What do you guys think? Would you switch to healthier fries anytime soon?