Apr 9, 2024, 07:05 PM IST

Foods that damage your brain health and memory

Jaisal Kaur

Here are some harmful foods for your brain.

Highly processed foods: Highly processed foods contain enormous sugar, added fats and salt, which affects brain health.

Refined carbs: Carbs with a high glycemic index (GI) can damage memory, intelligence, and accentuate risk of dementia. 

Alcohol: Its excessive consumption can harm your brain.

Sugary drinks: They have high glycemic index (GI) and can damage your memory and cause dementia. 

3. Foods high in trans fats: Trans fats are unsaturated fat that harm brain health.

Fish high in mercury: This can harm developing fetuses and young children.

Aspartame: Aspartame is an artificial sweetener contained in many sugar-free products, which trigers cognitive problems.

Disclaimer: This content including advice gives generic information only and is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion.