Experts Say
Avoid These Foods , For a Healthier Mind.
Experts Say
Avoid These Foods , For a Healthier Mind.
It is never too late to alter
your eating habits for a healthier mind.
Here are some foods to cut
out or keep in moderation.
Fried Food.
Deep-fried and delicious, these
foods make mouths water, but they
could be negatively affecting your life.
Researchers find that fried food consumption is attributed to
higher chances of depression.
Carbs.
Though carbohydrates don't often
taste sweet, our bodies process
them much as they would sugar.
Though carbohydrates don't often
taste sweet, our bodies process
them much as they would sugar.
Health experts say to try
higher quality carbs like whole grains.
Nitrates.
A common preservative and color enhancer, nitrates are found in
deli slices and cured meats.
Research shows a link between the consumption of nitrates and depression.
Research shows a link between the consumption of nitrates and depression.
More recent studies show that nitrates affect gut bacteria in a way that
could cause bipolar disorder.
Sugars.
Studies have connected memory
impairments to high-sugar diets.
The brain uses glucose, a form of sugar, as fuel. Too much of it leads to less plasticity of the hippocampus, which controls memory.
The brain uses glucose, a form of sugar, as fuel. Too much of it leads to less plasticity of the hippocampus, which controls memory.
Healthy eating can contribute to
sharper focus and a better day!