Healthwatch: Top foods for better brain health
The MIND diet, which emphasizes plant-based foods like berries and leafy greens, is recommended by experts to support brain health and reduce Alzheimer's risk. Physicians suggest preparing meals at home to avoid ultra-processed ingredients while incorporating exercise and stress management.
Why it matters
Dietary choices are increasingly linked to long-term cognitive health, offering a preventative approach to neurodegenerative diseases.
If you’re looking for ways to improve your brain health, it’s important to pay attention to your diet. But how do you know which one is best?
“The MIND diet is one that I focus on because it has been shown in research studies to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease,” said Sandra Darling, DO, a preventive medicine physician at Cleveland Clinic.
According to Dr. Darling, the MIND diet emphasizes plant-based foods like berries, leafy greens, whole grains, beans and nuts.
The diet also favors fish and poultry over red meat.
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