The Link Between Diet, Aging, and Brain Health Aging is a natural part of life, but the speed at which it happens—both physically and mentally—can be influenced by what we eat. Research is increasingly showing that certain foods may speed up cellular aging and negatively impact brain function. Below, we’ll explore three common foods that could be accelerating the aging process and harming cognitive health. Ultra-Processed Foods: A Shortcut to Aging Faster Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are those that have been significantly altered