The 7 Worst Foods for Your Brain

2. Drinks

Sugary drinks like soda, sports drInk, energy drinks, and even fruit juice have little to no nutritional value. Regular consumption of sugary drinks can lead to a whole host of physical impairments, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and yes – Alzheimer's disease or dementia

A high intake of fructose, a mega-concentrated sweetener that's found in many sugary drinks, has been shown to reduce learning ability, memory, overall brain function, and the formation of new neurons in the brain. It May also lead to increased inflammation in the brain, which negatively affects all types of brain function.