Brain fog? It could be what you’re eating
These foods could be causing your brain fog
- Brain fog, described as mental haziness and fatigue, can be caused by poor nutrition, alongside factors like lack of sleep, stress and mental health conditions.
- Health experts recommend limiting highly processed foods, particularly those high in added sugars, refined grains, trans fats and omega-6 oils, as they promote inflammation and insulin resistance in the brain.
- Foods high in sodium, nitrates or artificial additives should also be avoided due to their potential to contribute to vascular damage, a major driver of cognitive impairment.
- The connection between unhealthy processed foods and poor cognitive health has led some researchers to refer to Alzheimer's disease as “type 3 diabetes.”
- To improve cognitive function and combat brain fog, nutritionists suggest incorporating foods rich in lutein, such as spinach, dark leafy greens, carrots and sweet potatoes, alongside regular physical exercise.