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当心食物里智力“杀手” 　　When it comes to nutrition， it must be mentioned that there are all sorts of foods： some superfoods1） are your greatest allies against extra pounds， while others stimulate your cognitive function2） and improve your memory. On the other hand， some foods are known to have a devastating effect on your brain functioning， and nutritionists advise us to consume them moderately in order to limit their negative impact. Having said that， here are the top 7 foods that kill your intelligence， slowly but surely3）. 　　一说到营养，必须要提到各种各样的食物：一些超级食物是帮你应对体重超标的最佳同盟军，而另一些食物可以激发你的认知功能，提高你的记忆力。另一方面，我们都知道有一些食物会对大脑功能产生破坏性的影响，为了限制其负面影响，营养学家建议我们要适量地摄入这些食物。说到这个话题，下面就是七种最具杀伤力的食物，它们虽然影响缓慢，但一定会损伤你的智力。 　　1. Sugary Products 　　Sugar and sugary products are bad not only for your waistline4）， but for your brain function as well. Long-term consumption of sugar can create a lot of neurological problems， and it can also interfere with5） your memory. On the other hand， sugar can also interfere with your ability to learn； this is why it is recommended to avoid pre-baked goods， sugar， corn syrup6） and products that are high in fructose7）. 　　2. Alcohol 　　Alcohol is known to harm your liver in the long run， and it also causes what is known as brain fog. Like the name suggests， the term of brain fog refers to a feeling of mental confusion. It acts like a cloud that impacts your ability to think clearly， as well as your memory. Have you ever noticed that you cannot remember common item names， or you cannot recall certain events or you are not sure whether they were dreams or actually happened？ This might be influenced by high alcohol intake， which impacts the balance of the brain. Fortunately， these symptoms are reversible8） provided that you stop consuming alcohol， or you limit your intake to one or two drinks per week. 　　3. Junk Food 　　A recent study performed at the University of Montreal has revealed that junk food can change the chemicals in the brain， thus leading to symptoms associated with