Mediterranean Diet Feeds Mind & Memory

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE:

18 diet studies showed the Mediterranean Diet improved cognition and fought Alzheimer's in countries around the world. No matter what your age, see why the Mediterranean Diet can help keep your brain healthy.

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Pecans Provide a Brain Boost

Want to eat better and fight dementia? Consider adding pecans to your meals. Here are three great reasons to include pecans in a brain-boosting diet.

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Pecan Salad with Avocado Grapefruit Vinaigrette

RECIPE

This mindful dish is no boring salad. It appeals to all the senses: beautiful to look at, delicious to taste, a refreshing aroma from dementia-shielding citrus and a satisfying crunch from brain-healthy, antioxidant rich Pecans.

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In the Kitchen with Alzheimer's

DEMENTIA TIPS VIDEO:

"Hey, Mom, let's cook!" The kitchen can still be a source of busy activity in early dementia. Watch tips from Caregiving 101.

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Rosemary Emulates Aricept / Donepezil

HERBS & SPICES:

Aricept^® (generic: donepezil) treats Alzheimer's and other dementias by blocking AChE. Rosemary does that naturally. Learn about rosemary's dementia-fighting benefits from USDA Dr. J. Duke.

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Copper + Fat in Diet Triples Alzheimer's Risk

VIDEO:

Alzheimer's spikes in diets rich in copper plus saturated fat. Learn how plant sources like nuts, seeds, beans, and whole grains help cancel the risk.

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How Green Tea Blocks Alzheimer's

DIET NEWS: McMaster University uncovered new clues on how EGCG in green tea blocks the Alzheimer’s cascade. Their research was on the cover of the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Learn how it works.

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Caffeine Boosts Dementia-Fighting Enzyme

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Caffeine increases the enzyme called NMNAT2 in the brain. This creates a chemical 'blockade' against dementia. Learn how caffeine and 23 other compounds can protect you.

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Olive Oil & Lettuce Protect Heart & Brain

A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can protect you from hypertension and vascular dementia. Learn which foods are helpful and why.

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Cutting Cholesterol Oxides Cuts Alzheimer's

NUTRITIONFACTS VIDEO:

Oxidized cholesterol can be 100 times more toxic than regular cholesterol, raising additional concerns about foods such as ghee, canned tuna, processed meat and parmesan cheese.

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