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Janet Starr Hull PhD, CN

Alternative Health and Holistic Nutrition

Don’t Forget – Your Diet Affects Your Memory

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a can of diet coke
The research shows that aspartame causes memory loss and confusion.

Did you know that your diet affects your memory?

I figured this out when I was using aspartame.  At the time I was drinking diet sodas, I couldn’t remember if I’d picked my kids up from school or not.

So yep, your diet DOES affect your memory. 

Studies at the Cleveland Clinic show that the quality of your diet can influence your risk of cognitive health, including memory, confusion and the ability to think.

Observing people for five years showed that those with the healthiest diets were 24 percent less likely to have cognitive decline compared to those with the least healthy diets. Reports showed a potential risk for cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s connected to a poor diet.

So, what constitutes a poor diet?

Foods To Avoid

a woman eating a donut
Do NOT eat simple sugars or high fructose corn syrup.

Foods high in mercury
* swordfish
* ahi tuna

High-fructose corn syrup
    * marinades
    * dressings
    * syrups
    * colas
    * candy
    * cereals

Fried foods
* trans fats can damage blood vessels and cause inflammation
* fried foods are associated with lower cognitive scores in memory and learning

High-sugar foods
* excess glucose in the brain

Processed foods
* contain artificial additives, preservatives, and high salt levels

Alcohol
* high in sugar

White/refined foods
* white bread
* white rice
* enriched pasta
* cake
* potatoes
* foods with a high glycemic index that cause a quick surge in insulin and blood sugar levels

Sodas (diet and regular) and energy drinks
* linked to diabetes associated with Alzheimer’s disease

Processed cheese
* leaves protein deposits in your brain

Foods made with industrial and processed seed oils
* contain omega-6 fatty acids that trigger inflammation in your brain

Here’s a short list of foods that help boost your memory:

goji berries hanging on green stalks
Fresh berries can improve your memory.
  1. Leafy green vegetables;
  2. Salmon and other cold-water fish;
  3. Berries and dark-skinned fruits;
  4. Coffee (yes, coffee);
  5. Chocolate;
  6. Extra virgin olive oil;
  7. Cold-pressed virgin coconut oil.

It’s safe to say that your diet plays a big role in your brain health.

Remember to avoid the foods high in sugar and processed oils, and add the healthy foods to your daily diet that nourish your brain!

Don’t forget!!!

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