When a manufacturer refines carbs, they are taking a whole grain and splitting it a part. To understand why refined carbs are so detrimental to your health, you must understand the refining process. (Your brain will thank you!) Brain Food to Avoid: Food with Refined Carbohydrates We encourage you to ditch the sodas, energy drinks, and sports drinks, and replace it with refreshing water. A high sugar intake will increase your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, brain inflammation, and other serious conditions. Many sugary drinks contain an excessive amount of high fructose corn syrup.
Brain Food to Avoid: Drinks with High Fructose Corn Syrup As much as we want you to fill your plate with superfoods, we also want to encourage you to ditch unhealthy brain food! Consider these five foods to avoid. In last month’s article, we focused on food that contributes to optimal brain health.