Here are all of the foods you should eat to fight Alzheimer's.
Food That Will Help Fight Alzheimer's: From Leafy Greens to Fish and More!
The mind diet, a revolutionary food plan combining the best of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, is gaining popularity for its potential to enhance cognitive function and protect against age-related decline.
This diet not only promotes overall health but also aims to keep your mind sharp and active. And best of all, you’ll NEVER go hungry! It's much simpler than ordinary diets too. There’s no need to count calories or weigh foods — there are merely things you should eat, and things you should avoid. That’s all there is to it — just 15 foods standing between you and a big infusion of extra brainpower!
The mind diet, a revolutionary food plan combining the best of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, is gaining popularity.
What You Should Eat
1. Leafy Greens and Vegetables: Delicious and crunchy, one salad a day made with a green, leafy vegetable like spinach, spring greens, kale or romaine lettuce.
2: Unlimited Other Veggies: You can munch all you want on cauliflower, cucumbers, eggplant, radishes, celery and peppers.
3. Berries: At least twice a week enjoy blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and other antioxidant-rich berries. Blueberries are one of the most potent foods in terms of protecting the brain, according to experts.
4. Nuts: Yummy nuts contain healthy fats, fiber and antioxidants, and other studies have found they can help lower bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. The MIND diet recommends eating nuts at least five times a week.
5. Olive Oil: Use olive oil as your main cooking oil every day.
At least twice a week enjoy blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and other antioxidant-rich berries.
6. Whole Grains: At least three servings a day of brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa, whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta or other whole grain foods.
7. Fish: No need to go overboard. Once a week is enough.
8. Beans: High in fiber and protein, and low in calories and fat, they also help keep your mind sharp as part of the MIND diet. The researchers recommend eating beans three times a week to help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s.
9. Poultry: Enjoy chicken or turkey at least twice a week — and fried chicken does NOT count.
10. Wine: Raise a toast to one glass of white or red wine a day for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Raise a toast to one glass of white or red wine a day for its anti-inflammatory properties.
What You Shouldn't Eat
1. Butter or Stick Margarine: This should be limited to less than a tablespoon a day.
2. Red Meat: No more than three servings per week of beef, pork or lamb.
3. Cheese: The MIND diet says once a week is more than enough.
Do not eat more than three servings per week of beef, pork or lamb.
4. Fried Foods: No more than once a week — especially fast food.
5. Pastries and Sweets: You already know they’re not so good for your waistline, and it turns out pastries and other sweets could have a negative effect on brain health as well. The MIND diet recommends limiting yourself to no more than five of these treats per week.