French fry fiends beware – a new study has found that too much fried food could be linked to mental health issues. The study found that of more than 140,000 participants, those who frequently ate fried food were more likely to have anxiety and depression – and it’s more apparent among younger people and young men in particular. Fried potato is the #1 culprit, with researchers suggesting acrylamide, a chemical formed during frying, could be to blame. Expert Dr David Katz says the results are preliminary, and it’s unclear whether fried food is to blame or whether people living with depression/anxiety turn to fried “comfort food” more often. The takeaway? Katz says “overall diet quality, and the selection of wholesome foods, matters profoundly to every aspect of health – mental and physical alike”. Nothing makes us happier than hot chips, so therein lies a quandary…