Top 3 Favorite UK Foods That Could Increase Dementia Risk According to Experts; Here's What To Avoid

Some favorite U.K. food can actually increase the chance of dementia.

This detail was shared by Dr. Shireen Kassam, the founder of Plant-Based Health Professional U.K.

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that over 55 million people across the world suffer from dementia.

WHO added that around 10 million new dementia cases are recorded each year. This is why it is important to know the things that can increase its risk.

Top 3 Favorite UK Food That Could Increase Dementia Risk

According to Express UK's latest report, Dr. Kassam said that three food groups in the U.K. could increase dementia risk.

"The development of dementia is driven by the same mechanisms as other chronic conditions, namely inflammation, dyslipidaemia, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and an unhealthy gut microbiome," he explained.

If you are living in the United Kingdom and already in the age vulnerable to dementia, then here are the top three food you need to avoid:

• Refined Sugar: Diets high in carbohydrates and refined sugars are claimed to affect cognitive function.
• Artificially-Sweetened Beverages: A recent study revealed that individuals drinking one artificially-sweetened drink a day is over two times more likely to develop dementia.
• Bacon, Ham, and Sausages: In the United Kingdom, residents commonly eat bacon, sausages, ham, and other fry-up food. But, Dr. Kassam warned that higher saturated fat intake could increase the risk of dementia.

Surprisingly Simple Ways To Decrease Dementia Risk

Knowing the food you need to avoid may not be enough to decrease the risk of dementia.

This is why it is essential to practice habits that can help keep your cognitive function healthy.

The Daily Mail UK provided some surprisingly simple ways that can help people decrease dementia risk, such as the following:

• It is recommended to do regular walks outside your house daily. Experts stated that this could stimulate your mind, lower blood pressure, and relieve your stress.
• Try building muscles. Conducting strength training three or two times a week could also decrease the chance of dementia.
• If you have time, try learning another language. Recent studies claimed that having a second language could improve your brain, thus helping you keep its cognitive function in check.

Here are other stories we recently wrote about dementia:

Some leading experts in the U.K. claimed that an Alzheimer's disease treatment could be available by 2024. Meanwhile, a previous study revealed that hearing aids could help decrease dementia risk.

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