Thursday, February 2, 2012

For the sake of the Brain, Limit 5 Food is

Poor diet not only causes us more susceptible to cardiovascular disease, skin wrinkles, but also more rapid decline of brain function.
This was evidenced in the U.S., in an area called the "stroke belt" because of the high incidence of stroke in the area. Apparently, the residents in the stroke belt region is also quite a lot of people with dementia.
Indeed, dementia is characterized by dementia, many factors. However, lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise, high consumption of bad fats, also contribute to memory impairment.



New study comparing healthy people and people suffering from cognitive impairment was found that those who eat a diet high in saturated fat (up to 25 percent of their diet) as well as many mengasup carbohydrates, more at risk of suffering from dementia.
Of course we want to enjoy a healthy old age and comfortable, with no disease infestation. For that, start keeping your diet by avoiding the following foods, for the sake of a healthy brain.
1. Trans fat
Trans fats not only alter the metabolic processes in the body, but also can speed up the process of hardening of the arteries that lead to heart disease. In the brain, foods that contain trans fat will cause inflammation and a reduced supply of oxygen.
2. Saturated fat
Foods that contain saturated fat is delicious, but in the long run these foods will cause the formation of plaque in blood vessels and cause inflammation. When this narrowing occurs in arteries that are stuffed blood to the brain, can occur with dementia.
3. Added sugar
Food and beverages are loaded with extra sugar will cause the protein in the body is not functioning properly. Another effect is to accelerate the aging of the arterial system as well as making insulin levels soaring. Limit your sugar intake no more than 4 grams per serving.
4. Syrup
All kinds of syrup, as well as added sugar, it will also cause dysfunction of the protein, lead to obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Instead, choose natural materials that can provide a sweet taste.
5. Simple carbohydrates
There are many types of carbohydrates, but for a large part of Indonesia, it was not complete if you do not eat rice even after eating pizza or a bowl of noodles. We recommend that you limit your intake of simple carbohydrates, and replace them with fiber-rich complex carbohydrates. In addition to providing a longer sense of satiety, the food is keeping blood sugar levels remain normal.

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