Dr. Michael Mosley talks about simple lifestyle changes that can ‘improve memory’ – research backs it up
Dr. Michael Mosley understands the strong craving for sweets better than anyone. When you eat a chocolate bar or a couple of biscuits with tea, your brain can do without extra sugar. In fact, according to the doctor, cutting back on sugar can even “improve memory.”
Speaking on his Just One Thing podcast, Dr. Mosley said: “Like most people, I still get this crazy craving for sweet foods from time to time.
“One way to satisfy your sugar cravings is to eat more fruit.”
Swapping your favorite chocolate bar for an apple may not sound like a great idea, but it can do wonders for your health.
The doctor said: “Swapping free sugars for fruits… provides a long list of health benefits.
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“In addition to improving your microbiome, it can also improve your memory.”
If you don’t like cookies and chocolate, it might be your fault that you like sugary drinks.
However, these drinks are still a generous source of free sugars.
Dr. Mosley recommended replacing sugary drinks with water because studies show that fewer sugary drinks increase brain volume.
He said: “An Australian study of 4,000 people found that those who drank less than one sugary drink per day had a larger total brain volume.
“[They also] scored higher on memory tests compared to those who consumed more.”
This is not the only study looking at the link between sugary drinks and the brain.
According to a study published in the journal Stroke, artificially sweetened drinks may even increase the risk of dementia.
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The research team sought to understand how consumption of sugary and artificially sweetened beverages affects the risk of stroke and dementia.
Using questionnaires, they collected data on how often participants drank one glass, bottle, or can of each drink during the year.
The study found that those who drank at least one artificially sweetened drink a day were 2.9 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
However, there was no significant effect on dementia risk when the researchers adjusted for other factors, such as diabetes.
Some experts believe that research on the topic isn’t all that black and white, but there are other benefits when it comes to limiting your sugar intake.
Dr. Mosley said, “When you’re craving something sweet, why not try snacking on fruit?
“Maybe we can take an apple with the skin and all that.”
He explained that this simple exchange can improve your mood, microbiome, and memory.
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