This diet could be messing with your memory

Here’s some food for thought.

The brain requires a steady supply of nutrients , antioxidants and healthy fats to perform well. Foods like fatty fish, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds have been shown to support brain structure, function and memory.

On the flip side, constant consumption of high-fat junk food can harm the brain’s ability to process memory, potentially increasing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s, a new study from the UNC School of Medicine confirms. 3

Eating ultra-processed foods like cheeseburgers, fries and ice cream over just a few days can send a special group of brain cells called CCK interneurons into overdrive by interfering with the brain’s sugar metabolism, the study found.

This hyperactivity impairs