Foods to Avoid
🧈 Butter and Margarine – High in saturated fats, linked to cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s risk.
🧀 Cheese – Limit to once a week to reduce saturated fat intake and protect brain health.
🍩 Pastries and Sweets – High sugar and trans fats impair memory and increase inflammation.
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The MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) Diet combines the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, emphasizing brain-healthy foods like leafy greens, berries, nuts, whole grains, and fish while limiting butter, cheese, and sweets. Evidence shows it reduces Alzheimer’s risk by up to 53%, supports cognitive function, and promotes overall health through antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory foods. Easy to follow and sustainable.
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