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Food that will you make dumb

Certain foods can slow down your memory and brain power. They can impair your brain functions and lower your intelligence, according to Lifespan. It’s best not to eat these kinds of foods, but since some of them are not easily avoided, try to cut down on the ones on the list below.


1. Fast food

Many people enjoy fast food because it’s tasty and easy to prepare. But habitually eating fast food can lead to a drop in IQ. Studies have indicated that children who have eaten fast food since they were 3 had a drop in IQ by the time they reached middle school.

2. Sweet foods

Sugar does not do anything good to your brain. Too much sugar can harm your memory and learning ability. Sugar prevents insulin from helping the brain cells.

3. Butter and saturated fat

Too much butter and saturated fat can block one’s brain functions. A study done by Harvard University showed that women who consumed lots of saturated fat had a lower brain function compared to those who consumed monounsaturated fats.  

4. Gum

Many people chew gum when they are bored but this mindless chewing can have a negative impact on your cognition. According to a study by British health researchers, people who loved to chew gum suffered from short-term memory impairment.


5. Low-carbohydrate diets

Not eating enough carbs can lead to poor memory. In a study on women between the ages of 22 and 55, researchers found that women with low-carb diets had a drop in their cognitive skills.

6. Fried food

Too much fried food can hinder cognitive functions, destroy healthy brain cells and lead to poor memory. This includes bacon, fries and any other tasty oily food.


7. Processed food

Processed food products are convenient, but like the other foods mentioned on the list, they can lead to poor memory. A decreased immune system and a lower IQ are some of the other negative effects.

By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)