Eating Habits That Prevent Alzheimer’s

 Eating Habits That Prevent Alzheimer’s

What we eat affects our brain health for sure, but there is no one magical supplement or food for optimal brain health. Nor  is there one right dietary pattern solely for our brains. However, we show you a range of foods you should eat and a number of eating patterns (e.g. MIND diet, Asian eating, vegan eating, and the Mediterranean diet) that provide good nutrients for the brain.

A common element among different eating patterns good for brain health

One common element in the many different diets that promotes good food for the brain, is that there should be lots of healthy plant foods rich in antioxidants.

This is because plants produce antioxidants to keep themselves protected from diseases and ultra-violet light. These antioxidants, which we assimilate into the body when we eat plants in the form of vegetables, fruits, seeds, grains, nuts, and beans, also offer disease protection to our cells, including our brain cells.

Other Foods That Are Good For Brain Health

In addition to the antioxidant-rich foods, many other foods, especially those containing substances which reduces inflammation in the brain and the body are found to be good for brain health.

We show you the top 8 eating patterns that are good for brain health; pick one or a combination of a few to create a ‘brain smart’ dietary pattern that works best for you.

Top eating patterns for brain health

1.    Take Fewer Calories

There are many ways to do this without feeling hungry. Two best ways are:

• Drink a soup or eat a veggie-packed salad at the start of the meal
• Use a small serving plate (It sounds strange, but it works; we eat less when we use a small plate)

Reducing your calorie count helps you lose weight, which in turn helps reverse several risk factors linked with Alzheimer’s disease, including diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.