#1 Fish with a lot of Mercury<\/h3>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/span>The dangers of eating too much fish with a lot of mercury in them is serious. According to <\/span><\/span>Live Strong\u00a0too much mercury can cause the loss of certain senses, neurological problems, and brain growth issues. Tuna is one of the biggest offenders but there are other fish that are notorious for their mercury levels too. The National Resource Defense Council warns \u201cKing mackerel, marlin, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, tilefish, ahi tuna, and bigeye tuna all contain high levels of mercury.\u201d The NRDC also claims that albacore tuna should be avoided.<\/p>\n The Food and Drug administration is in the process of banning these harmful oils. The FDA has found that Partially Hydrogenated Oils are <\/span>not<\/em>\u00a0\u201cgenerally recognized as safe.\u201d Food makers will have to phase out PHO\u2019s from their food by next year but in the mean-time there are still some of them on the market. Live Strong identified the following foods as PHO major offenders:\u00a0fried foods, frozen pizzas, cakes, cookies, margarine and spreads, pie, ready-to-use frosting and coffee creamers.<\/p>\n Sugar should be avoided as a general rule for brain health. However, did you know that other carbs and refined sugars can be even worse? According to the <\/span><\/span>American Society for Nutrition\u00a0foods high on the glycemic index are a huge risk factor for depression. The study claims that \u201csweetened beverages, refined foods, and pastries has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of depression.\u201d<\/p>\n Regardless of what you\u2019re buying when you hit the drive-through you\u2019re more than likely harming your brain by getting that saturated-fat laden snack or sugar-infused drink. According to Women\u2019s Health \u201cpeople who ate the most fast food had a 40\u00a0percent higher risk for depression than those who ate little of it.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>Saturated fats can be found in lots of foods. One of the most notorious foods that contain this fat are donuts. Just like partially hydrogenated oils, saturated fats are extremely harmful to your brain. Women\u2019s Health spoke to\u00a0Ewan McNay, Ph.D., an assistant professor of behavioral neuroscience at the University at Albany, who talked about the terrifying effects of consuming saturated fats:<\/p>\n \u201cWithin 10 minutes, saturated fat directly impairs the hippocampus\u2014the part of the brain responsible for learning and forming memories,\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cFor the next half hour, you\u2019ll be less able to recall facts or do well on a cognitive challenge, like a crossword puzzle.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/span>A high sodium diet can be quite bad for your blood pressure but that isn\u2019t the only negative effect of a salty diet. According to Live Strong, having way too much salt can cause a condition called\u00a0hypernatremia. This condition can reportedly cause neurological problems. Live Strong says the neurological symptoms of hypernatremia are: \u201clethargy, irritability, changes in mental status, restlessness, seizures, and twitching or spasms.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Daily Mail has previously reported on the neurological affects of cheese. Apparently, cheese is the drug of the food world. A study at the\u00a0University of Michigan found that cheese contains a high level of a protein called\u00a0casein. Casein reportedly breaks down during digestion to an opioid called Casomorphin. This means that cheese could potentially be addictive and have an affect on the brain.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are seven foods that you might be eating that are secretly damaging your brain every time you eat them\u2026 Many foods are not as healthy as they seem. However, these seven foods are your brain\u2019s worst nightmare. These foods should be avoided at all costs if you want to maintain a healthy and functioning… <\/p>\n#2 Anything with Partially Hydrogenated Oil<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n#3 Foods with a high glycemic index like rice, bread, and refined sugar.<\/h3>\n
#4 Fast Food<\/h3>\n
<\/span>#5 Foods with saturated fats like donuts.<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n#6 Foods with a lot of sodium.<\/h3>\n
#7 Cheese<\/h3>\n