Doughnuts are among the worst foods you can eat for your body and your brain. So pretty with their frosting and sprinkles, these lovelies have a dark side with their saturated fats and sugar. The saturated fats in doughnuts can actually damage the blood-brain barrier. Because doughnuts are loaded with cholesterol, they can help pave a path to cardiovascular disease. High blood cholesterol levels have been linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease and can prevent the brain from getting the important nutrients it needs for optimum health. Finally, as if that wasn’t bad enough, the high sugar content of doughnuts and other sweets can lead to memory problems and cognitive deficiencies.

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