The brain controls different organs of your body. According to health professionals, the health of your brain is very important. One of the aspects you cannot afford to ignore is nutrition. The food you eat determines the performance of your brain. 

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Here are the 5 worst foods for your brain:

1. Sugary drinks

It is not advisable to eat excessive sugary foods. Foods such as energy drinks, soda, juice and sports drinks should not be part of your daily meal plan. These are the foods making your brain weaker over time. The foods should be replaced with nutritious options such as fish among others. 

2. Highly processed foods

Processed foods contain added fats, salt and sugar among other components. The listed components make them unhealthy for your consumption. Some of the processed foods to avoid include sweets, noodles, microwave popcorns and ready-made meals among others.

3. Alcohol

We cannot overemphasise the fact that alcohol is not good for the brain. Excessive consumption of alcohol will affect your brain in the long run. Alcohol reduces your brain volume and disrupts the performance of neurotransmitters among other side effects. If you must drink alcohol then do so in moderate amounts to avoid health related issues.

4. Fish containing mercury

Mercury is not good for your brain. Many people love eating fish. Before you order for fish, ensure it does not contain mercury.  The element is known for its contamination and affects one’s memory with time.

5. Refined carbs 

You might be eating refined carbs regularly. The carbs are destroying your brain. Carbs contain glycemic that can spike your level of insulin and sugar in the blood. When the levels rise, your performance will be affected as well. The refined Carbs should be substituted with other foods for your health.