MIND

MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) is a diet designed to promote brain health. The diet is a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, both of which have been found to reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions, like hypertension, heart attack, and stroke. The MIND diet is designed to reduce dementia and the decline in brain health that often occurs as people age. It has been ranked as the easiest diet to follow and the second best overall diet (tying in both categories with the Mediterranean diet) by US News & World Report.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The MIND diet, developed by researchers at Rush University Medical Center, focuses on foods and nutrients that work to fight the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Its main components are green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil, and wine. It also limits intake of red meats, butter and stick margarine, cheese, pastries and sweets, and fried or fast food.

Effectiveness[edit | edit source]

Several studies have shown that the MIND diet can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. In a study published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, people who adhered to the MIND diet saw a reduction in their risk of Alzheimer's disease by as much as 53 percent. Even those who only moderately adhered to the diet still saw a significant reduction in risk.

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External links[edit | edit source]

MIND diet at Rush University Medical Center

MIND Resources
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