11 Brutal Ways McDonald’s Can Ruin Your Health
Your memory might suffer
Earlier on, we’ve discovered just how dangerous trans fats are and that we should avoid them at all costs. But what about other types of fat?
Over the past few years, researchers discovered that saturated fats can also have a serious negative impact on our health when consumed excessively.
Marisa Moore, RDN, LD, explains that ‘it’s been long established that saturated fats can negatively impact the heart, but there’s also research that suggests high saturated fat intake may negatively impact brain function and memory.’
This negative impact may show up especially when it comes to your prospective memory (the ability to remember what you wanted to do).