Avoid bad breakfast habits for dementia patients.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Dementia is a general term used for a group of mental health conditions characterized by decreased memory, thinking, and social skills that can affect the functioning of daily life. Until now, experts have not been able to determine the cause and also the treatment.
However, as a first step, it is important to know the factors that can worsen the condition. Reported from Times Now NewsFriday (15/7/2022), here are some habits breakfast which can make dementia worse.
FirstSkipping breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, for several reasons including maintaining metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Therefore, everyone especially the patient dementia Do not skip breakfast because it can interfere with energy and focus levels.
SecondBreakfast with processed meat
Breakfast with sausage, ham, or bacon may look healthy because it is a source of protein, but actually all they offer is sodium and saturated fat. This can exacerbate inflammation in the body and brain of people with dementia.
ThirdHigh sugar breakfast
Pancakes and waffles may be tempting and delicious when eaten at breakfast. But it can not only increase blood sugar levels. but it can even exacerbate brain inflammation in dementia patients thereby exacerbating their condition.
FourthBreakfast contains saturated fat
Saturated fat is safe when consumed in very low amounts. But if you eat foods high in saturated fat for breakfast such as too much butter, French fries, or bacon, it can have an adverse impact on cognitive health in dementia patients.
Source
https://www.timesnownews.com/health/dementia-patients-worst-breakfast-habits-article-92871606
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