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7 Memory-Boosting Superfoods that Fight Alzheimer's
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Can We Eat Our Way to Healthy Brains?
Research supports the idea that healthy foods can have a positive effect on our brains. A generation of baby boomers is counting on it. And so are the younger generation in line to be their caregivers. Foxy_A/Fotolia
Eat Berries for Antioxidants
Antioxidants are good for your brain function. They are found in berries such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. oksix/Fotolia
Eat Fruit with Dark Skins
Snacking on dark-skinned fruit like cherries, oranges, plums and red grapes is a tasty way to get your antioxidants. 1dbrf10/Fotolia
Eat Healthy Fats
Butter is a saturated fat that is important for brain health. Cold-pressed coconut oil is good for the heart, containing no cholesterol or trans fats. It functions as an antioxidant and natural antibiotic. Extra virgin olive oil's oleocanthal helps manufacture important proteins and enzymes which aid in break down of Alzheimer's amyloid plaques. BillionPhotos.com/Fotolia
Eat Leafy Greens and Crucifers
Less cognitive decline is linked with leafy greens. This includes cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower and kale, as well as collards, mustard greens and turnip greens. Research indicates a link between these veggies' vitamin K and reduced cognitive decline. karaidel/Fotolia
Eat Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in Fish
Omega-3 fatty acids are abundant in coldwater fish like halibut, mackeral, salmon, sardines and tuna. Oksana Kuzmina/Fotolia
Eat Plant-based Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Plant-based sources include beans, flax seeds, healthy oils like olive oil, and some types of nuts. margo555/Fotolia
Eat Vegetables with Colorful Skins
Vegetables with colorful skins such as bell peppers and squash provide plenty of antioxidants as well. Sources: Memory Boosting Superfoods That Fight Alzheimer’s http://www.alzheimers.net/2013-10-15/superfoods-that-fight-alzheimers Alzheimer disease https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/alzheimers-disease Will Eating Carbs Lead to Alzheimer’s? http://www.alzheimers.net/2013-11-04/do-carbs-and-gluten-cause-alzheimers Eating green leafy vegetables keeps mental abilities sharp. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/03/150330112227.htm Tags: Alzheimer's disease, antioxidants, healthy fats, omega-3 essential fatty acids, fruit, vegetables karandaev/Fotolia
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