Scientists pinpoint the diet that can 'keep mind sharp into 70s' and ward off dementia...
so how does YOUR menu measure up? READ MORE: Mum lost 200lb after being 'too fat' to ride emergency helicopter By John Ely Deputy Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 12:42, 2 July 2024 | Updated: 12:42, 2 July 2024 e-mail 22 shares 24 View comments Avocado on wholegrain toast isn't just a menu staple at trendy brunch spots — it could also be part of a Alzheimer’s and dementia busting diet. Scientists examining the diet and cognitive abilities of over 3,000 Brits over the course of 70 years say they have found which foods eaten in childhood and younger adulthood help brain function in later life. They found diets consisting of unprocessed or less processed leafy green vegetables, beans, whole fruits and whole grains were the most protective.
Experts linked this to these foods' high levels of antioxidants and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats for boosting circulation to, and combating harmful substances in, the brain. They found only seven per cent of people eating these kinds of diets early on in life recorded low cognitive ability, which can be a precursor to dementia, over the course of the study. Experts found diets consisting of unprocessed or less processed leafy green vegetables, beans, whole fruits and whole grains were the most protective to our cognitive health Around 900,000 Brits are currently thought to have the memory-robbing disorder.
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