5 Foods that Can Fight Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors including diet and nutrition. Health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity may also contribute to cognitive decline, and are often affected by the foods you eat. Practicing good nutrition and eating lots of healthy foods is shown to help reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as you become older.

Here are 5 foods that can fight off cognitive decline and help you stay healthy as you age:

Green leafy vegetables 

They are probably the number one food that fights dementia. They have a strong, positive effect on cognitive health.

These vegetables include:

• Kale

• Spinach

• Cabbage

• Collards

• Chard

• Romaine lettuce

• Leaf lettuce

To get the most of the health benefits, be sure to make sure your plate is made up of at least a quarter of a combination of some of these vegetables.

Red Wine

Enjoying one glass of red wine every now and then can actually help prevent brain aging. If you’re a red wine fan, this should be great news.

However, a word of caution;  drinking too much alcohol can impair cognition and increase Alzheimer’s risk. In moderation, a glass of red wine can have protective effects.

Nuts

Nuts are another great addition to your Alzheimer’s and dementia diet. Like fish, many nuts have lots of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Those omega-3s will help you protect your brain health. They’ll improve your cardiovascular health, too.

Almond nuts are great. 

Remember, better cardiovascular health means a lower chance of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is one of the best-known healthy fats. It’s at the core of the most effective dementia and Alzheimer’s diets.

The great thing about healthy fats like in olive oil is that your body can use them as a cleaner energy source.

Avocados

This superfood is a must on any diet.  The healthy fats in avocados feed your body with clean energy without spiking your blood sugar levels.

Conclusion

If you add these foods to your diets. You’ll have a delicious meal that will help protect your brain, too.

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