While certain foods make you smarter, there are foods that do the opposite. Here are 5 foods that actually make you dumb
1.SUGAR
Avoid consuming excess sugar as UCLA researchers found that excessive sugar consumption decreases brain activity.
2. CHEWING GUM
According to a British study published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, chewing gum impairs short-term memory.
3. RED MEAT
You might want to reduce your red meat intake after reading this. A Harvard research published in the Annals of Neurology found that eating diet high in saturated fat decreases brain function and memory.
4. JUNK FOODS
This is another reason to cut down your junk food intake like chips, pizza etc. According to a British study, children who ate primarily junk foods have a lower IQ when compared with children that ate healthier diets.
5. LOW-CARB DIETS
According to a Tufts University study, eliminating or restricting carbohydrates in your diet will decrease brain function.
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