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1. Red Meat
Frequency:Fewer than 4 servings a week
Red meat has more saturated fat than other protein sources like poultry or tofu. One study also linked a buildup of iron in the brain to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s and suggested that a high intake of red meat could be a factor.
Try instead:Healthy Seafood Recipes
2. Fried and Fast Food
Frequency:Less than 1 serving a week
Many fried foods contain unhealthy levels of saturated fat, as do many fast foods.
3. Whole-Fat Cheese
Frequency:Less than 1 serving per week
Cheese is high in saturated fat. Although you may have heard that processed cheese may harbor the metal aluminum and that could raise your dementia risk, more recently it’s been debunked that trace amounts of aluminum from food boost Alzheimer’s risk.
Try Instead:Vegan Snacks
4. Butter / Margarine
Frequency:Less than 1 tablespoon per day
Butter is rich in saturated fat, while margarine is made from vegetable oils, such as soybean oil, which deliver omega-6 fats. Eating too many omega-6s can increase inflammation.
Try Instead:Healthy Oils for Cooking
5. Pastries and Sweets
Frequency:Fewer than 5 servings per week
These treats are often rich in sugar and saturated fat. Sugar can also activate your body’s reward system, making you hungry for more.
Watch: Top Memory-Boosting Foods
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