Four Food Types That Zap Your Brain Power

If you ever feel foggy after lunch? Can't think straight after certain meals? It's not all in your head. The food you eat has a very real, and very significant, impact on your mind, including your ability to think clearly.

So if you value your brain power, which foods should you steer clear of?

1. Excessive Alcohol
Alcohol is a neurotoxin, which means it can poison your brain and kill your brain cells.

2. Refined Foods
If you eat mostly refined foods, it can cause imbalances in your brain that cause you to feel irratable, distracted, tired or fidgety.

3. Trans Fats
Trans fats have also been linked to other mental problems ranging from ADHD and dyslexia to autism.

4. Food Additives
MSG, which is a flavor enhancer in many packaged foods, is an exititoxin. Other food additives to avoid include the food coloring Blue 1, which has been linked to brain tumors in mice.

What SHOULD YOU EAT for BRAIN POWER?
Now that you know what to avoid to keep your brain in tip-top shape, here'e what to look for, and indulge in:

• Leafy vegetables
• Fruits
• Seeds and nuts
• Mercury free fish
• Organic eggs
• Whole grains
• Green tea

NewScientist.com