Ultra-Processed Foods: A Risk to Your Brain!
I bet you didn't know your favorite snacks could be harming your brain health! Let’s dive into some eye-opening research. A recent study published in Neurology reveals that munching on ultra-processed foods like soda, chips, and cookies isn’t just bad for your waistline—it's also putting your brain at risk. Researchers followed over 30,000 adults for 11 years and discovered some unsettling news. A 10% increase in ultra-processed food intake is linked to a 16% higher risk of cognitive impairment and an 8% higher risk of stroke. And it's even worse for Black participants, with a 15% higher stroke risk. Yikes! But there’s good news too! Eating more unprocessed or minimally processed foods can lower your risk of cognitive impairment by 12% and stroke by 9%. So, what should you avoid? Soft drinks, sugary snacks, ice cream, and even some packaged breads. Remember, this study is observational, so it doesn’t prove cause and effect. But it sure makes you think twice about that bag of chips, doesn’t it? Stay sharp, stay healthy!
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