It’s evident that all foods are not created equally. And that’s especially true when you take into account the effect on your cognitive health.
As much as you might get “brain fog” from eating too many sugary sweets and heavily-processed foods, a specific diet can actually enhance your memory — even as you age.
We’ve all heard of foods that are good for the brain — the importance of getting lots of omega-3s to boost brainpower. Increasing alertness, concentration, and even stretching our abilities to memorize and to take more in, are all important, as is keeping the brain active on a daily basis — learning new things and making new memories. But what about when it comes to memory loss?
In the memory department, you’ll want to focus on blueberries, tomatoes, almonds, fish, and leafy greens like broccoli, kale, and spinach. Or, choose to take an overall approach to your diet that benefits your brain, body, and enjoyment by following the Mediterranean diet.
In addition to health benefits, the Mediterranean diet is simply delicious (at least in my opinion). As the case study below highlights, once you get into eating the Mediterranean way, you don’t even think of yourself as “dieting.”
The plan’s cornerstones are vegetables, fish, olive oil, beans, nuts, and whole grains. Items like processed foods, red meat, poultry, and dairy get slashed.
In addition to enhancing your memory, studies show that eating this way leads to a reduced risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. Best of all, you don’t have to live on the Riviera to eat as if you do.
- I Tried a Science-Backed Eating Plan Tied to a Better Memory and Longer Life — and Never Felt Like I was ‘Dieting’
- Eating for Brainpower: How Eating Better Can Fight Memory Loss
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Brian Clark
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