Added pounds destroying your MEMORY?

You KNOW it’s important to watch your weight.

Because carrying a little extra around your mid-section doesn’t just make your clothes fit tighter…

Carrying extra pounds increases your risk of deadly diseases like heart disease, stroke, and even type 2 diabetes.

And even after all your best efforts… keeping a healthy weight can feel nearly impossible.

If this sounds familiar… I’m not here to guilt you.

Instead, I’m here to tell you why it’s so important to finally drop those extra pounds… and some EASY ways to get the job DONE!

Because according to research, carrying around that extra body weight isn’t just bad for your self-esteem… it can actually DESTROY your MEMORY!

A research study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease says excess body weight can REDUCE blood flow to your brain… and put you at a greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease!

Low brain blood flow is a strong predictor of future learning and memory disorders—specifically Alzheimer’s.

And thanks to advanced imaging, researchers found that the MORE body fat you have… the LESS blood flow there is to your brain.

It’s been long known that excess body fat can be detrimental to your overall health… but this breakthrough study shows that being overweight can slowly destroy your mind as the years pass.

You see, when it comes to Alzheimer’s, it’s all about controlling INFLAMMATION.

Inflammation is the root cause of all disease, but it’s especially detrimental to your brain.

The best thing you can do is to fill your diet with nutritious, tasty foods that curb and control inflammation.

These include dark green leafy vegetables, like kale and spinach…

Vibrant and colorful fruits like raspberries, cherries, and blackberries…

Nuts that are chock-full of healthy fats like almonds, walnuts, and pecans…

And fish rich in omega-3 fatty acid like salmon.

You can easily incorporate all of these brain-healthy foods into a diet that also keep your calories in check and prevents you from overeating.

And not to mention… they help keep your brain sharp!

To complete brain power,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Sleezer, Brianna. “Putting on weight slows blood flow to the brain, increasing Alzheimer’s risk.” https://studyfinds.org/body-weight-blood-flow-brain-alzheimers/