Added sugars
This is another non dementia food. As the body’s fuel, the form of sugar that is glucose is the root of cellular activities. However, a high-sugar diet can lead to excess glucose in the brain, which studies have linked to memory impairments and less plasticity of the hippocampus — the part of the brain controlling memory.
The refined and added sugars in processed food like baked goods and soda can flood the brain with too much glucose. While the American Heart Association recommends that women consume no more than 25 grams of added sugar per day, and men stay under 36 grams added sugar per day, it is difficult particularly since added sugars, added fats, and refined grains are inexpensive, convenient, and taste good.
Fried foods
It likely is not a good idea to immerse yourself in fried food as one study including 18,080 people found that a diet high in fried foods was linked to lower scores in learning and memory. These kinds of food cause inflammation, which can damage the blood vessels that supply the brain with blood.
In another study that measured levels of depression and resilience, researchers found that those who consumed more fried foods were more likely to develop depression in their lifetime. It is thus advised to gradually wean yourself off fried food.
High-glycemic-load carbohydrates
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