Eating and drinking habits can help keep you sane. . . or at least slow Alzheimer’s &/or Dementia
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One of the big buzzwords in the medical research arena is Polyphenols. Polyphenols found in red wine may help cancer, the ones located in green tea seem to help with menopause, the list goes on an on. So why am I bringing this up on a Mental Health update? Because, studies continue to confirm that the onset of dementia and even perhaps Alzheimer’s can be prevented by a daily consumption of foods high in polyphenols. Cumin and cinnamon are specifically noted as having extraordinarily high amounts of polyphenols but other food rich in the miracle wonder include fruits (grapes and blueberries), green tea, fish, olive oil, wine, nuts and legumes.
Another possibility if the above foods aren’t something you would normally partake of — consider drinking fruit and/or vegetable juices. Three or more servings of fruit and vegetable juice a WEEK (not a day) gave a 76 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease over those who drank less than one serving and even 2-3 times a week reduced the risk by 16%. So drink up! The mind you save may very well be your own.
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