Low-Carb, Low-Brain

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Low-Carb, Low-Brain

Think you need to avoid eating carbs? Think again. A new study found that low-carb dieters perform worse on memory-based tasks than other dieters who simply cut calories (not carbs).

The primary fuel for our brains is glucose, and once carbohydrates break down in your body, they are converted into glucose. Study authors say cutting carbs could actually weaken your brain function and memory skills. James Joseph, Ph.D., a physiologist from the USDA’s Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, recommends that you stick with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables to maintain a healthy, clear mind. (Ref: Body + Soul, April ‘09, p. 33)