Overview
Dementia is the reduction in the cognitive activities of the brain, caused by normal aging or other factors. Studies show that things you consume can affect the health of your heart and brain. Are you familiar with the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) [1] diet for hypertensive patients or the Mediterranean diet for heart health? Doctors advise people to combine the two eating methods if they want to improve their brain health.
It is also called the “MIND” diet which stands for Mediterranean-DASH intervention for the neurodegenerative delay. This eating style involves the consumption of natural plant-based foods and reducing red meat, saturated fat, and sweets. Several pieces of research have shown that these eating patterns can treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease [2]. They reduce the chances of having this condition by 53%: they also boost verbal memory and treat cognitive decline.
The Mediterranean diet involves fish and vegetables instead of red meat. You must take vegetables in each meal, with at least two servings of fish (150g-200g served per week). Experts advise people to focus on oily fishes which include mackerel and salmon.
Do you want to reduce your risk of having Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia? This article talks about 10 foods that can help fight the condition.