CRISPS LINK TO MEMORY LOSS

Experts warn junk food could affect brain

- STEPHEN BEECH

PEOPLE who gorge on junk food like crisps and biscuits are more likely to suffer memory problems in later life, according to research.

Eating more ultra-processed foods also raised the risk of a stroke compared to eating fewer processed foods, the study published in the journal Neurology said.

Ultra-processed foods are high in added sugar, fat and salt, and low in protein and fibre.

Examples include burgers, ice cream, crisps, mass-produced bread, breakfast cereals, fizzy drinks, instant soups, and some alcoholic drinks such as rum.