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The 8 Foods That Will Damage Your Brain

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

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It is obvious that avocados and dark chocolate are the most delicious and healthiest foods for both our brains and bodies. But unfortunately, not all of us have developed the habit of consuming these foods daily. Instead, we are most likely attracted to the ones that are not healthy and ready to sap our smarts.

So only if you want to be forgetful, sluggish, and maybe even depressed then you can consume these foods. Otherwise, it is best to avoid them completely because we are nothing without our brains, literally. So we really need to take great care of them.

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Tuna

Tuna

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According to a research from the University of South Florida, people with high levels of mercury in their bloodstream (the amount that the Environmental Protection Agency deems safe) are 5% dip in cognitive function.

However, this doesn’t mean that all seafood is dangerous, it is the total opposite. For example: sardines, salmon, and mackerel are high in omega-3s that is very healthy for the brain. Plus, it is low in mercury.

In any case, you may consume

but keep it moderate, very moderate!

Added Sugar

Added Sugar

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When you realize that the average American consumes 79 pounds of added sweeteners per year, you will actually realize how messed up our diets are, because these stuff can spike up your insulin and cause inflammation that will result in both vascular and neuronal damage.

According to a study, the brain’s memory control center, the hippocampus, can become inflamed and lose its ability to work due to the large amounts of sugar. On the other hand, there is another study that discovered depression to be strongly linked to high sugar intake.

In order to avoid them, make sure to study the labels of the products you are purchasing, if you find “see sugar” listed as one of the first ingredients, then it’s a sign that the product is high in added sugar.

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