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A new study finds that eating highly processed foods may speed cognitive decline. Highly processed foods such as ready-to-eat meals, microwave frozen meals, and instant noodles may be quick and easy to make, but recent research suggests that extra time in the kitchen is worth it. There may be
The results of the study, presented Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in San Diego, examined diet and cognition in more than 10,000 middle-aged and older adults in Brazil. The study surveyed participants for up to 10 years and included both men and women.
In this study, adults who consumed the most highly processed foods had 25% faster decay in “executive functioning,” the ability to plan, execute, and act better than those who ate less processed foods.
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In another recent study published by American Neurological Association Scientific News People who eat high amounts of ultra-processed foods have a higher risk of developing dementia.
Highly processed foods are foods that contain few raw materials and often flavors, colors, or other additives. This includes white bread, cookies, crackers, ice cream, candy, hot dogs, sugary drinks, fried snacks, and other processed meats.
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“Regardless of the amount of calories, regardless of how much healthy food you try to eat, ultra-processed foods are not good for your cognition.