The health of our brain is important as it plays a significant role in the functioning of all the organs in our body.
Imagine not taking care of the one thing that instructs your whole body what to do such as “your body is tired, you are now hungry, or you are thirsty,” and the list goes on.
The publications below provide reasons why you should not eat certain foods for the sake of your brain:
According to HealthPartners, consuming foods that are too processed, greasy, or have a lot of added sugar regularly can lead to inflammation in the brain and memory loss, not to mention that they lack healthy nutrients.
These foods include:
Sugary drinks
Intercare Health Hub claims that the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is increased by consuming large amounts of sugar and sugary beverages such as fruit juice, sports drinks, energy drinks, and soft drinks.
High-fructose corn syrup, the main ingredient, can irritate the brain and affect learning and memory, the above health hub adds.
Fish high in mercury
The above health publication also warns against eating king mackerel, shark, tilefish, swordfish, and tuna are high in mercury, ” a heavy metal contaminant – a neurological poison that can be stored for long periods in animal tissues.” The publication especially advises pregnant women and children to avoid eating fish that are high in mercury.
Red meat
According to Laura M. Ali, a culinary nutritionist, “Red meat is high in saturated fat which can lead to plaque buildup in the brain. Research has shown that people who swap poultry, fish and beans into their diet in place of red meat have improved cognitive performance.”
