5 Foods That Can Cause Memory Loss.

Highlights

• Food is vital for good health and well-being
• Consumption of some foods can cause Alzheimer
• Mercury can cause dysfunction of brain

Much like physical activities, even food is vital for good health and well-being. Even our brain needs nutrients to stay sharp and active. However, bad eating habits can affect your brain adversely as well. Consumption of some foods can cause Alzheimer. By tweaking your daily diet regime a bit and by avoiding a few unhealthy foods, you can reduce the risk of having memory loss. One must incorporate those foods in his/her diet that have the potential to boost the memory power as memory loss can disturb the sleep patterns and may cause depression as well. Here's a list of foods that can cause memory loss. Read on to know more.
1. Tuna

Tuna is loaded with proteins and is quite beneficial for the overall health, only if it is consumed in a moderate quantity. One should have it twice a week or post workout. Excessive intake of tuna can cause a decline in the working of brain as it contains high levels of mercury. Mercury can cause dysfunction of brain. Substituting tuna with salmon will cause no harm and will boost your memory, instead.
 

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2. Soy

Soy in any form, be it tofu or soy sauce can cause you more harm than benefit. It contains a high ratio of salt and sodium which is quite harmful for the brain. It can even lead to hypertension which restricts blood flow to the brain and causes memory loss or problems in organizational skills.

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3. Alcohol

Alcohol consumption can have a long-term effect on your brain. Even moderate drinking can weaken your brain cells and cause you memory loss. Here's another reason for you to avoid alcohol consumption and another step forward towards a healthy living.

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4. Orange juice

Orange juice is concentrated with high sugar which is not healthy because of multiple reasons. A lot of sugar can cause a cognitive dysfunction, which can make you take bad decisions or decline your reasoning skills or ability to work in an organized manner.

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5. White rice

White rice can cause problems in your mental functioning as it is quite high on carbs. It may also increase the risk of having depression. You can switch to wheat products which are better for your health as well as tasty.

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Improve your cognitive abilities and lower the risk of having depression or Alzheimer's by avoiding these foods.

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Apple Strudel Recipe

• Chef: Aniket Meghra
• Cook Time: 01 Hour
  Total Cook Time: 01 Hour
• Difficulty Level: Difficult

Flaky crust outside, gooey apples inside. Create a warm apple strudel at home and serve with a dollop of ice-cream.

Ingredients Of Apple Strudel

• 1-2/3 cups flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp vinegar
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 egg-slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 Tbsp cornflour
• 1 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
• 5 1/2 cups tart apples, chopped
• 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup, plus 1 tsp butter (divided)
• 1 Tbsp honey

How to Make Apple Strudel

1.In medium bowl, mix flour, salt, vinegar, oil and egg.

2.Add water and mix. Knead until dough is smooth place in a bowl.

3.Cover and set aside one hour. Mix sugars, cornflour and cinnamon.

4.On a floured pastry cloth, roll dough to a 12x8 inch rectangle. (A pastry cloth is a durable cloth made of canvas used for rolling out pastry dough)

5.Spread apples over dough; sprinkle lemon juice and sugar mixture over apples.

6.Dot with 2 tbsp butter.

7.Using pastry cloth to lift pastry, roll dough jelly roll fashion.

8.Seal edges.

9.Place on greased cookie sheet.

10.Bake at 400 degrees F for 35 minutes.

11.Mix honey and 1 tsp butter, spread on crust.

12.Bake 10 minutes longer.

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Shepherd's Pie Recipe

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  Chef: Manju Malhi
• Recipe Servings: 5
• Cook Time: 45 Minutes
  Total Cook Time: 45 Minutes
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Lamb cooked in mild spices, baked with mashed potatoes and cheese. A delicious savory pie.

Ingredients Of Shepherd's Pie

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 450 gm minced lamb
• 2-3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 25g plain flour or maida
• 300 ml lamb or chicken stock
• 1 Tbsp tomato puree
• 700 gm potatoes, peeled and boiled
• 25 gm butter
• 4-5 Tbsp milk
• 50 gm cheddar cheese, grated

How to Make Shepherd's Pie

1.Heat the oil in a pan and add the bay leaves followed by the onion and fry for a couple of minutes.

2.Then add the green chillies, lamb, and carrots and continue frying for 8-10 minutes until the mince turns brown.

3.Add the salt, cumin and flour and stir for a minute. Slowly blend in the stock and tomato puree.

4.Cook until the mixture thickens. In the meantime, peel and boil the potatoes in boiling water for 20 minutes until soft.

5.Preheat the oven at 200C. Mash the potatoes with the butter and milk.

6.When the lamb mixture is thick, tip it into an oven proof dish.

7.Spread the mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle over the cheese.

8.Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.

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