The Food Chain The anti-dementia diet
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Aug 6, 2025 In this enlightening discussion, Professor Christy Tangney, co-creator of the MIND diet, Professor Anne-Marie Minihane from the University of East Anglia, and dietitian Lizette Kuhn from Pretoria explore how diet impacts brain health and dementia prevention. They highlight the MIND diet's benefits and essential foods like omega-3s and leafy greens that boost cognition. The trio dives into challenges healthcare professionals face in promoting nutritious habits over fad diets. Their insights on practical dietary changes offer valuable guidance for anyone looking to enhance cognitive health.
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Diet's Impact Equals 5+ Years Age
- Diet is hugely important in reducing dementia risk and its effect can equal 5 or more years of aging.
- A good dietary pattern significantly influences cognitive health compared to a poor one.
Favor Composite Diets Over Single Foods
- Use composite dietary approaches like the MIND or Mediterranean diets to improve cognition.
- Avoid trusting individual food components alone for short-term cognitive benefits.
MIND Diet Mixes Mediterranean and DASH
- The MIND diet combines the best elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets.
- Its design targets hypertension and cognitive decline optimally by merging both diet strengths.