India, March 1 -- Westerners are known for following a diet that is rich in sugar and fat. From ultra-processed food to easy-to-make recipes, the diet can be very unhealthy, when it comes to regular intake. A recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity observed how a diet rich in fat and sugar can reduce blood flow in the brain. Also read | The problematic American diet: Study reveals how ultra-processed foods are taking over the plates

However, with a little tweak in the diet, the drastic effects of this diet can be avoided. The hack is to add omega-3 fatty acids, the nutrient found in fish oil to the diet. Omega-3 fatty acid is observed to reverse the ill-effects of this diet on the blood flow.

The study was done to...