2024-02-25 06:00:00
Enas Al-Banna wrote Sunday, February 25, 2024 08:00 AM
The forms of food that we eat during our day are varied and varied, ranging from ready-made or fast foods, which are often blamed for being the cause of many diseases that are widespread now, but did you know that some healthy foods may also be considered harmful to your health?
You may find that starting your day with a bowl of cereal is a natural and enjoyable way to enjoy a delicious breakfast, but it turns out that the basic breakfast meal can increase your risk of developing diabetes. With dementia .
According to The Sun newspaper, scientists found a link between high levels of thiamine – which is often added to cereals – and cognitive decline, which can be a precursor to dementia.
Vitamin B1 is also found naturally in a range of other foods, including whole grains, legumes, liver and salmon. Not getting enough of the stuff is linked to many health problems, including poor memory and fatigue.
Scientists explained that the ideal amount of thiamine that you can take daily is 0.68 mg, however, the average bowl of cereal contains approximately 1.2 mg – that is, approximately 0.6 mg more than the amount recommended by experts.
Experts said that thiamine can regulate levels of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in memory, learning and attention. High levels of acetylcholine in the brain can negatively affect cognition.
“Therefore, we speculate that intake of high levels of dietary thiamine may lead to cognitive decline by stimulating elevated levels of acetylcholine in the brain.”
Foods that are high in thiamine include nutritional yeast, juices that are high in sugar, crackers and potato chips that contain little or no nutrients.
Chinese researchers discovered that ultra-processed foods can shorten your life by increasing your risk of dementia. They found that for every 10% increase in someone’s daily intake of ultra-processed foods, they had a 25% higher risk of developing dementia.
Foods that reduce the risk of dementia
Some experts now suggest that following a Mediterranean diet can help reduce your chances of developing dementia.
– Include whole-grain starchy foods in most meals – for example, whole-wheat bread, rice and pasta
– Eat more fruits, vegetables, legumes (beans, peas, lentils), nuts and seeds.
– Eat less red meat – for example, beef and lamb, especially processed meats such as sausages and bacon
– Eat fish regularly, especially oily types such as salmon and mackerel.
– Choose low-fat dairy products.
– Use vegetable oils for cooking and seasoning, such as olive oil, and avoid solid fats such as butter, lard, or ghee
Reduce the amount of salt in your diet – try not to eat more than 6 grams (regarding a teaspoon) per day
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