6. Very Salty Foods
Everybody knows that salty foods affect
your blood pressure and they are very hard on your heart. However, as
research suggests, foods that contain high amounts of salt (sodium) can
affect your cognitive function and impair your ability to think.
Otherwise stated, salty foods affect your intelligence!
As a matter of fact, the consumption of
salty foods and nicotine have been shown to have the same effects as
drugs, as they cause harsh withdrawal symptoms and cravings for salty
foods.
7. Grains, Except 100% Whole Grain
All sorts of grains have an impact on
your brain functioning and your overall health, except for 100% whole
grain which is very rich and fiber and it is known to prevent arterial
aging. If you consume regular grains, your body risks to age quicker
than it is supposed to and you can also experience memory loss and brain
fog. Having said that, try swapping the regular carbs for the complex
carbohydrates – all you need to do is to opt for whole grain bread!
8. Processed Proteins
Proteins are the building blocks of
muscles and they are very important for the proper functioning of your
body. Meat is the richest source of high-quality protein, but avoid
overly processed protein such as hot dogs, salami, sausages and such.
Unlike the natural proteins that help your body insulate the nervous
system, processed proteins do exactly the opposite. Opt for natural fish
(especially tuna and salmon), dairy, walnuts and seeds as these are
natural, high-quality protein sources.
9. Avoid Trans Fats At All Costs
Trans fats cause a series of problems,
from heart-related issues to elevated cholesterol and obesity. However,
they are bad for your brain as well, as they make your brain more
sluggish, they affect your reflexes and the quality of your brain
response – not to mention that they increase the risk of stroke!
Trans fats can also have other effects
on your brain: if consumed for too long, they can result in a sort of
brain shrinkage that is somewhat similar to the shrinkage caused by
Alzheimer’s disease. This brain shrinkage takes place due to the fact
that trans fats slowly damage the arteries – you can prevent this and
lower the stroke risk by simply limiting your intake of trans fats.
10. Artificial Sweeteners
When people try to lose weight, they
tend to think that they will become slim overnight by simply replacing
sugar with artificial sweeteners. It is true that artificial sweeteners
do contain less calories, but they can actually do more harm than good!
If used for an extended period of time, artificial sweeteners can cause
brain damage and interfere with your cognitive capacity, especially if
you use high amounts of sweetener.
11. Nicotine
Despite the fact that nicotine is not
really a food product, it still wreaks havoc on your brain by
restricting the blood flow to this important organ, along with the
regular flow of glucose and oxygen. Nicotine not only causes premature
aging, bad breath and poses an increased risk for lung cancer, but it
also affects the production and the function of neurotransmitters by
tightening the capillaries, the tiny blood vessels that play a pivotal
role when it comes to your brain function.
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