Nutrition plays a crucial role for people, and the foods we eat can either cure or cause diseases. Not only can some superfoods make us smarter and improve our vision, such as chocolate, cabbage or carrots, but others can wreak havoc on our brain cells, killing them one by one. It often happens that it is not the food itself, but the artificial flavors, the preservatives, the chemicals and all the other harmful additives present in the food that have these side effects. That being said, here are the top 8 foods that kill your intelligence and that you should avoid, given their destructive effect on the nerve cells located inside the brain.
ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS:
Artificial sweeteners do contain less calories that helps you loose weight, but they can actually do more harm than good! If used for an extended period of time, artificial sweeteners can cause brain damage and interfere with your intelligence.
NICOTINE:
Nicotine is is never been a good product, it creates an obstacle to the blood flow, flow of glucose and oxygen. Nicotine can cost you premature aging, bad breath and poses an increased risk for lung cancer, loosing intelligence.
ALCOHOL:
It needs know introduction, that how alcohol consumption can be harmful to your health and intelligence. It damages your liver and also causes “brain fog” which is nothing but mental confusion. The common symptoms of “brain fog” are, you cannot remember common item names, or you cannot recall certain events or you are not sure whether they were dreams or they actually happened?
SUGARY PRODUCTS (FRUCTOSE):
Avoid sugary products that are high in “fructose”. It can create neurological problems, and it can also interfere with your memory. On the other hand, sugar can also interfere with your ability to learn, this is why it is recommended to avoid fructose products, pre-baked goods, sugar and corn syrup.
JUNK FOOD:
Recent Study from University of Montreal reveals that junk foods can change the chemicals in the brains could cause depression and anxiety. These foods affect the production of dopamine, an important chemical that promotes happiness and an overall feeling of well-being. Dopamine supports the the learning capacity, alertness, motivation and memory.
PROCESSED OR PRE-COOKED FOODS:
Just like fried foods, processed or pre-cooked foods also impact your central nervous system and they also increase the risk of developing a degenerative brain disorder later in live (such as Alzheimer’s disease).
VERY SALTY:
More salt can affect on your blood pressure and is harmful to heart.High amount of salt in food can affect your cognitive function and impair your ability to think. Thus, salty foods affect your intelligence!
PROCESSED PROTEIN:
Avoid processed protein such as hot dogs, salami, sausages and such. Unlike the natural proteins that help your body insulate the nervous system, processed proteins do exactly the opposite. Always, Opt for natural fish especially tuna and salmon, seeds, dairy and walnuts as these are natural, high-quality protein sources else you are killing your intelligence.
