As entertaining as this fry feud might be in the moment, we’re all kind of missing the point. For starters, French fries might not be the most nutrient-dense foods out there (although, potatoes are high in potassium, FWIW), but they are delicious and can have a place a balanced diet. Demonizing French fries doesn’t really help anyone, and it can cause lots of undue stress and fear around food. Intuitive eating experts and registered dietitians say that when you attach “morality” to foods, it implies that people should feel ashamed if they eat something “bad.”
