{"id":1765842,"date":"2022-12-07T06:30:06","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T11:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1765842"},"modified":"2022-12-07T09:04:36","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T14:04:36","slug":"ultra-processed-foods-increase-your-risk-of-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ultra-processed-foods-increase-your-risk-of-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Your Risk of Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fultra-processed-foods-increase-your-risk-of-dementia%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1765842&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Besides changes to your body and physical health, aging also means learning to cope with <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/ignoring-early-dementia-symptoms-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">potential mental obstacles<\/a>\u00a0such as cognitive decline. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), dementia currently affects more than <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/dementia\" target=\"_blank\">55 million people<\/a> worldwide, with 10 million new cases reported yearly. While there&#8217;s still no guaranteed way to prevent or cure the condition, researchers are getting a better understanding of the kinds of lifestyle changes and healthy choices that can help lower the likelihood of someone developing it. And now, a new study has found that eating certain &#8220;ultra-processed foods&#8221; can increase your dementia risk. Read on to see what science says you should avoid for your brain&#8217;s sake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/turmeric-curcumin-spice-memory-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">This Common Spice Can Actually Improve Your Memory, Study Says<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"353896\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-large wp-image-353896\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/senior-couple-eating-lunch-healthy-avocado-heart-attack.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1000\" alt=\"A senior couple eating a healthy lunch together\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/senior-couple-eating-lunch-healthy-avocado-heart-attack.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1000w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/senior-couple-eating-lunch-healthy-avocado-heart-attack-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/senior-couple-eating-lunch-healthy-avocado-heart-attack-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-large wp-image-353896\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/senior-couple-eating-lunch-healthy-avocado-heart-attack.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1000\" alt=\"A senior couple eating a healthy lunch together\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/senior-couple-eating-lunch-healthy-avocado-heart-attack.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1000w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/senior-couple-eating-lunch-healthy-avocado-heart-attack-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/senior-couple-eating-lunch-healthy-avocado-heart-attack-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/pensioner-elderly-couple-eating-brunch-concept-481576618\" target=\"blank\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like other health concerns, dementia has risk factors that remain out of our control, such as age or family history. But research has shown there are plenty of changes you can make that could lower your <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/dementia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352013\" target=\"_blank\">chances of developing the condition<\/a>. According to Mayo Clinic, staying on top of your heart health by keeping an eye on your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, incorporating exercise, and avoiding drinking too much alcohol can all have an effect.<\/p>\n<p>And not surprisingly, there&#8217;s plenty of evidence to show that sticking to <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/new-study-diet-dementia-risk-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">healthy eating habits<\/a> can help lower your dementia risk\u2014including the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet. According to a study published in the <em>Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open<\/em> in July 2022, it was found that &#8220;a high level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with better global cognition and decreased 7-year learning and memory decline&#8221; among the study&#8217;s participants.<\/p>\n<p>The eating plan involves incorporating certain types of food to establish healthy cornerstones. &#8220;The MIND diet focuses on consuming vegetables\u2014specifically green leafy vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, berries, poultry, fish, olive oil, and a moderate amount of wine. These foods provide excellent sources of antioxidants, which help decrease inflammation in the body and lower your risk of dementia,&#8221; <strong>Stacy Leung<\/strong>, RDN, a <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stacykleung.com\/about-stacy-leung-dietitian-yoga-instructor\" target=\"_blank\">registered dietitian and nutritionist<\/a> with <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lettucegrow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lettuce Grow<\/a>, previously told <em>Best Life<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>But while a healthy diet can make it easier to decrease your chances of cognitive decline, other research now shows that there are certain foods you should steer clear of, too.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"321285\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-large wp-image-321285\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/over-65-foods-cdc.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" alt=\"An adult hipster son comforting frustrated senior father indoors at home, eating light lunch.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/over-65-foods-cdc.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/over-65-foods-cdc-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/over-65-foods-cdc-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/over-65-foods-cdc-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-large wp-image-321285\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/over-65-foods-cdc.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" alt=\"An adult hipster son comforting frustrated senior father indoors at home, eating light lunch.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/over-65-foods-cdc.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/over-65-foods-cdc-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/over-65-foods-cdc-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/over-65-foods-cdc-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Avoiding packaged sweet treats and savory snacks has long been a way for people to help stay on top of their heart health. But new evidence shows that consuming too many ultra-processed foods can also affect<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamaneurology\/fullarticle\/2799140?guestAccessKey=6596a781-a55c-45ad-bf45-d78a9cfe312f&#038;utm_source=For_The_Media&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_campaign=ftm_links&#038;utm_content=tfl&#038;utm_term=120522\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0your brain health<\/a> and increase your risk of dementia.<\/p>\n<p>In a study published in <em>JAMA Neurology<\/em> on Dec. 5, researchers analyzed data from a group of 10,775 participants between the ages of 35 and 74. During a median follow-up period of eight years, the team used memory and vocabulary tests to gauge each person&#8217;s cognition and &#8220;executive function&#8221; while also issuing food questionnaires to measure their diets and intake of ultra-processed foods and beverages. Researchers split food items into three categories, including one group representing unprocessed fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish and another of processed foods with preservatives added, such as canned fruits, fish, and meats. The third ultra-processed group was foods containing sweeteners, colorings, and other ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>The team then used the dietary data to split each participant into four groups based on their levels of processed food intake. Results showed that participants in the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health-news\/how-ultra-processed-foods-hasten-cognitive-decline#Other-studies-find-similar-effects-from-ultra-processed-foods\" target=\"_blank\">top three groups<\/a>\u2014or those who ate more than 20 percent of their daily calorie intake from ultra-processed foods\u2014saw a 25 percent faster decline in cognitive function throughout the study, Healthline reports. They also showed a 28 percent more rapid rate of cognitive decline compared to participants in the group with the least consumption.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<strong>RELATED:<br \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For more up-to-date information, sign up for our<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tdaily newsletter<\/a>.<\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n<figure id=\"352348\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-352348\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/processed-foods.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" alt=\"Cakes, cookies, chips, and processed foods\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/processed-foods.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/processed-foods-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/processed-foods-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/processed-foods-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-352348\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/processed-foods.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" alt=\"Cakes, cookies, chips, and processed foods\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/processed-foods.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/processed-foods-2.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/processed-foods-3.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/processed-foods-4.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/full-frame-shot-foods-containing-unhealthy-1407821804\" target=\"blank\">Daisy Daisy \/ Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While it may seem easy to simply cut out the kinds of meals and snacks that could increase your risk of dementia, many of the items are the kinds of things we pick up when we&#8217;re in a rush or indulging a craving. The study&#8217;s authors defined ultra-processed food as &#8220;sweet and savory snacks, confectionery, breakfast cereals, ice cream, sugar-sweetened beverages, processed meats, and ready-to-eat frozen meals,&#8221; calling them &#8220;formulations of processed food substances (oils, fats, sugars, starch, and protein isolates) that contain little or no whole foods and typically include flavorings, colorings, emulsifiers, and other cosmetic additives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to the Harvard Medical School, processing simply describes changing food from its <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/what-are-ultra-processed-foods-and-are-they-bad-for-our-health-2020010918605\" target=\"_blank\">natural state<\/a>. For example, this can involve turning wheat into flour or an apple into apple juice. But the next step that turns it into ultra-processed includes added ingredients such as salt, fat, sugar, and preservatives\u2014such as when wheat becomes cookies or apples are baked in a pie.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"369810\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-large wp-image-369810\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Older-couple-cooking.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" alt=\"Older couple cooking together\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Older-couple-cooking.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Older-couple-cooking-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Older-couple-cooking-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Older-couple-cooking-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-large wp-image-369810\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Older-couple-cooking.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" alt=\"Older couple cooking together\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Older-couple-cooking.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Older-couple-cooking-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Older-couple-cooking-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Older-couple-cooking-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In response to the study, some experts said it was clear there was a relationship between <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2022\/12\/05\/health\/dementia-ultraprocessed-food-wellness\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">diet and brain health<\/a>.<span aria-hidden=\"true\">ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While this is a study of association, not designed to prove cause and effect, there are a number of elements to fortify the proposition that some acceleration in cognitive decay may be attributed to ultra-processed foods,&#8221; <strong>David Katz<\/strong>, MD, a specialist in preventive and lifestyle medicine and nutrition, who wasn&#8217;t involved in the study, told CNN. &#8220;The sample size is substantial, and the follow-up extensive. While short of proof, this is robust enough that we should conclude ultra-processed foods are probably bad for our brains.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The researchers say that making one significant lifestyle change can make it easier to avoid ultra-processed foods for the sake of controlling dementia risk. &#8220;People need to know they should cook more and prepare their own food from scratch. I know. We say we don&#8217;t have time, but it really doesn&#8217;t take that much time,&#8221; <strong>Claudia Suemoto<\/strong>, MD, PhD, one of the study&#8217;s coauthors and an assistant professor in the division of geriatrics at the University of S\u00e3o Paulo Medical School, told CNN.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;And it&#8217;s worth it because you&#8217;re going to protect your heart and guard your brain from dementia or Alzheimer&#8217;s disease,&#8221; she added. &#8220;That&#8217;s the take-home message: Stop buying things that are super-processed.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Besides changes to your body and physical health, aging also means learning to cope with potential mental obstacles\u00a0such as cognitive decline. 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