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Foods that you should be eating daily for better brain health are high in antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fats and low on the glycemic index—which is related to the impact on blood sugar. Often foods that deliver a heavy “glycemic load” are rich in refined carbs. Studies showed that people who ate a daily afternoon snack high in refined carbs were more likely than their peers who opt for a lower-carb snack to develop dementia or Alzheimer’s disease later in life. Refined carbs are foods that have been heavily processed to remove many of the nutrients that they normally carry. These foods include white flour, added sugars and sweeteners, white rice, and many other refined ingredients.
The #1 Snack to Limit to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia, According to Science
by Karla Walsh
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