In two multinational studies published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, foods eaten can increase or decrease the risk for a group of dementias.
Dementia is a worldwide threat.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), with the aging population worldwide, the number of people suffering from dementia - the majority of which is Alzheimer's - is increasing and it is estimated that by 2050 the number of patients will reach 152 million.
Some foods in the MIND diet Photo: HAVARD TH CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
In the first study, which followed nearly 1,500 volunteers for more than 22 years, people with higher inflammation scores in their diets had a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Overall, eating more inflammatory foods—processed grains, red meat, and saturated fat—increased the risk of dementia by 84 percent, especially if you ate less foods with anti-inflammatory factors (fiber, omega-3 fats, and vitamins A, C, D, and E).
The second study — spanning eight years and involving 5,200 volunteers — specifically showed that a diet called MIND could be an effective tool for preventing these forms of dementia.
The MIND diet requires eating at least 3 servings of whole grains and 1 serving of fruits and vegetables every day; at least 6 servings of green leafy vegetables, 5 servings of nuts, 4 meals of beans, 2 servings of berries, 2 meals of poultry, 1 meal of fish per week; using olive oil and avocados to supplement fats regularly.
The diet also sets restrictions: no more than five servings of cakes and sweets per week, four servings of red meat, one serving of cheese and fried foods; and no more than one tablespoon of butter (dairy or margarine) per day.
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