New Research Junk Food, Packaging Chemicals, and Kids’ Brain Health [Podcast Episode #233]

Podcast: Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas · Karen Thomas, Founder, CEO

Opublikowano: 2025-11-12

Researchers from Virginia Tech have discovered that ultra-processed meats and beverages are the worst for brain health. Individuals who consumed one or more extra servings of either of these foods showed a significantly increased risk of developing cognitive impairments, including those associated with forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s Disease. A recent article from Children’s Health Defense shared new research ranking which junk foods are most harmful to the brain — and it’s not just about kids’ waistlines or sugar highs. It’s about how what we eat can shape how we think, learn, and even feel. <...