You may think that feeding your brain to prevent Alzheimer's refers to intellectual pursuits. While keeping the gray matter stimulated can guard against Alzheimer's we will be talking about literally feeding your brain with foods rich in nutrients that promote brain health. Home care McKinney & Allen has some suggestions for you;
The Mind Diet
The words that make up the acronym MIND are the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. DASH is an acronym within an acronym and stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.How Neurodegenerative Diseases Develop
Neurodegenerative diseases are the results of changes to the brain caused by aging. Free-radicals cause the brain to swell, blood vessels narrow restricting the flow of blood, and communication between brain cells break down.
The MIND Diet Menu
The purpose of the MIND diet is twofold to promote brain and heart health. These two objectives are achieved by eating foods rich in nutrients that benefit the brain and are low in saturated fats. The menu for MIND includes:- Beans
- Berries
- Fish
- Fruit
- Nuts
The consumption of cereals, low-fat dairy, poultry, seeds, and whole grains is also encouraged. Foods should be prepared with olive or vegetable oil. Lean cuts of red meats are allowed but limited. Drinking wine is acceptable. Sugar intake should be minimal.
How The MIND Diet Fosters Brain Health
Vegetables: Green leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach contain carotenoids, flavonoids, folate, and Vitamin E. To promote brain health six daily servings of vegetables are recommended. Home care McKinney & Allen throws some light on these;Fruit: For brain health berries are the fruit to choose. The effects of berries on cognitive decline was studied for 20 years. The final results showed that out of 16,000 subjects those who consumed berries had the slowest rates of mental decline. Blueberries are especially recommended.
Nuts: The fat-soluble Vitamin E in nuts protects the brain. Five ounces of nuts should be consumed over five days. Raw or dry roasted nuts without salt are preferable.
Olive Oil: Besides being an anti-inflammatory olive oil is natural cholesterol, and triglyceride reducing statin. Choose extra virgin, not light olive oil. Olive oil in a dark bottle will keep longer.
Alcohol: Alcohol isn't necessarily recommended but it is the one element of the MIND diet that might pique the reader's interest. Evidence indicates moderate amounts of alcohol slows the development of Alzheimer's disease. Alcohol acts as an anticoagulant by increasing circulation. Men should have no more than two servings of alcohol daily and women no more than one. A serving of alcohol is 5 oz. of wine, 12 oz. of beer, or 1.5 oz. of 80 proof distilled libations.
Legumes: Peanuts and soy nuts are examples of legumes. Legumes are high in brain benefitting protein. Researchers found that a diet that includes legumes promotes cognitive health. The suggested intake of legumes is two to four 1 oz. (1/4 cup) servings weekly.
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