What exactly do Americans consider unhealthy, and why do they indulge despite knowing the potential downsides?Eating unhealthy food is linked to a variety of health problems. A majority of Americans say they enjoy the taste of unhealthy foods. Women are more likely than men to consider these categories unhealthy, with significant differences for deep-fried foods and processed foods.

We sat down with Executive Chef Michael Matthews of The Fred in Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.