Is what am eating harming my Brain? This is probably a question that has never crossed your mind yet it is really improtant. The brain is our domian of decision making and the food we eat do actually affect it perfromance either by enhancing its ability or dulling it.It is evident that taking in harmful substances can neagtively affect the brain but then there are some really enjoyable meals that do not just leave your with a full and satisfied belly but also slaps you with a bit of sluggishness, depression and even forgetfulness. Some of the harmful ingredients used to make these foods have been carefully chosen for you to avoid.
SUGAR
The breaking down of sugar helps the brain to thinks well and process emotions and this is done with insuline by the brain cells. If too much sugar is consumed, the rate at which the brain cells break down the sugar decreases which in turn slows down learning and causes an eventual memory loss, depression and cognitive flexibility.
Chese
This to many has become part of thier daily recipies and has undoutably bought its way into the heart of millions as it has it one of the core ingredients in our much loved pizzas.Chese has in it highfats which would lead to the damaging of the Hypothalamus and eventual obesity upon continuous consumption. The hypothalamus is a segment of the brain which is incharge of the production of hormones dues to changes in the human body that need to be adapted to. When this part of the body is damaged, it becomes hard for the body to adjust and regulate weight changes.
Trans FATs
Plans are already on the way to totaaly irradicated the existence of foods containing these substances by 2018. These substance increase oxidization in the blood stream which would cuase the artries to stiffen therfore reducing the neutrients that reach the brain. As the neutrients that reach the brain decrease, the brain tends to shrink in size and this shriking causes a loss in both long and short term memories and less brain volume.Furthernore, these foods reduces the good cholestrol in the body and increases the bad so do watch out for Trans fats and be sure to have a sharper brain.
Convenient Foods
These are the normal everyday processed or precooked foods we see around. These foods have substances in the form of additives, preservatives, colourings and its likes, which takes a toll in your cognitive functionalities and behavorial patterns.These processed foods also contain the aforementioned Trans Fats that damage the hypothalamus of the brain and the presense of the additives makes it more difficult to detoxify.
Conclusion
They are sweet, crunchy, addictive but also dangerous to your health and damage your brain. You might not have been aware of the dangers these foods pose to you nonetheless now you know,keep an eye out for them and be sure to avoid them when next your go out to grab a bite or get your gloceries.
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