(Yes, what you eat does have an effect on your noggin.)

Read on, and for more, don’t miss9 Brain-Boosting Foods to Enhance Your Cognitive Function.

Fried chicken

Deep-fried anything sure does taste good.

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But eating fried food, likefried chicken, frequently isn’t doing your brain any favors.

But there are some caveats that go with that generalized recommendation.

And second, your fish should not contain large quantities of mercury.

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Why avoid fish with high mercury content?

Higher mercury accumulation is linked tolower performance on cognitive function tests.

Many studies link the consumption of ultra-processed meats to negative effects on cognitive health.

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Donuts

Donuts give a triple-whammy when it comes to foods that do not support our brain health.

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