The best antidementia diet

The best antidementia diet, based on current research, appears to be the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet. Here are the key components and benefits:

Key Components:

Whole Grains: 3+ servings a day

Vegetables: 1+ servings a day (excluding green leafy), 6+ servings a week of green leafy vegetables

Berries: 2+ servings a week

Nuts: 5+ servings a week

Beans: 4+ meals a week

Poultry: 2+ meals a week

Fish: 1+ meal a week

Olive Oil: Mainly used if added fat is needed

Benefits:

Associated with a 53% lower rate of Alzheimer’s disease for those with the highest MIND diet scores.

Slows cognitive decline and reduces the risk of dementia

Lower levels of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease.

Improves cognitive functioning, larger total brain volume, and higher memory scores.

This diet combines elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, emphasizing plant-based foods, lean proteins, and healthy fats, while limiting red meat, sweets, cheese, butter/margarine, and fast/fried foods.

https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/healthy-weight/diet-reviews/mind-diet/