Amethyst
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Atop all the recent forum discussion about "what not to eat," the health people at work just pushed an article out to the workforce about the MIND diet, which might be a tool in the toolbox for trying to prevent dementia. MIND Diet for Brain Health
Basically, those beloved "non-carbohydrate" foods (meat, cheese) are to be avoided. But so are empty carbohydrates. Rabbit food rules! And you can have a little bit of wine.
You eat things from these 10 food groups:
One study showed that people who stuck to the MIND diet lowered their risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 54%.
Basically, those beloved "non-carbohydrate" foods (meat, cheese) are to be avoided. But so are empty carbohydrates. Rabbit food rules! And you can have a little bit of wine.
You eat things from these 10 food groups:
- Green leafy vegetables (like spinach and salad greens): At least six servings a week
- Other vegetables: At least one a day
- Nuts: Five servings a week
- Berries: Two or more servings a week
- Beans: At least three servings a week
- Whole grains: Three or more servings a day
- Fish: Once a week
- Poultry (like chicken or turkey): Two times a week
- Olive oil: Use it as your main cooking oil.
- Wine: One glass a day [if you don't drink alcohol, they don't recommend that you start ]
- Red meat: Less than four servings a week
- Butter and margarine: Less than a tablespoon daily
- Cheese: Less than one serving a week
- Pastries and sweets: Less than five servings a week
- Fried or fast food: Less than one serving a week
One study showed that people who stuck to the MIND diet lowered their risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 54%.