Fried foods
Generally, fried foods are bad. Even healthy foods can become potentially dangerous when fried. So, it’s not always about the foods you eat, but how you choose to prep and consume them. Fried foods like fried chicken nuggets and French fries will affect your brain, too, not just your waistline.
According to several studies, people who tend to eat fried foods are more likely to “fail” cognitive tests. On the other side, the same studies pointed out that people who eat more plant-based foods could easily pass the tests. So, would you pass a cognitive test?
Kristin Kirkpatrick, RDN, in Denver, says that fried foods are usually associated with inflammation, leading to a reduction of brain tissue size. Now… have you ever heard of the MIND diet? If not, we are here to tell you that no fried foods are allowed on this diet. You will find foods like berries, whole grains, olive oil, and fatty fish.
