These foods include packaged snacks and pre-prepared dishes such as pizza and pies, and meats like sausage and viennas.
This study reflects previous research which indicates that an unhealthy diet can impair cognitive abilities and raise the risk of dementia-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
They also noted that these items contain little to no whole foods and typically include flavourings, colourings, emulsifiers, and other cosmetic additives.
The latest study published in the European Journal of Nutrition suggests that consuming ultra-processed foods may have a negative impact on cognitive performance in older adults.
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Can ultra-processed foods affect cognitive performance? Yes, says expert#
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Refiloe Mpakanyane is joined by the neurologist, Dr Comfort Shaba to discuss how ultra-processed foods can affect cognitive performance.
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