MIND diet

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MIND diet is a diet designed to promote brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. It combines elements of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet to create a dietary pattern that focuses specifically on brain health.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The MIND diet, or Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, was developed by researchers at the Rush University Medical Center. The diet emphasizes foods and nutrients that work to fight the damage that can lead to the development of brain diseases.

The MIND diet includes 10 healthy food groups: green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil, and wine. It also identifies five unhealthy food groups: red meats, butter and stick margarine, cheese, pastries and sweets, and fried or fast food.

Benefits[edit | edit source]

Research has shown that the MIND diet can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and slow cognitive decline in older adults. A study published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia found that people who adhered closely to the MIND diet had a 53% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Criticisms[edit | edit source]

While the MIND diet has been praised for its focus on brain health, some critics argue that it may be too restrictive for some people to follow long-term. Others have pointed out that more research is needed to fully understand the diet's impact on brain health.

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