The number of cases of dementia in the world has reached 47.5 million. Although this rate increases rapidly, research on the relationship between dementia and nutrition is very limited. In recent years, many foods and beverages, from red wine to coffee, from chocolate to champagne, have been described in news headlines as "a miracle food against mental retardation." At a time when such headlines are spreading, Sheila Dillon from The Food Program met with experts and gathered information on the subject.
In fact, no food or drink has a miraculous effect. The important thing is to eat a healthy and balanced diet, to follow a Mediterranean diet dominated by plenty of vegetables, fruits, olive oil and mainly fish. The positive effects of this are important not only for dementia, but also for overall health. However, in terms of dementia, it may be useful to pay attention to these seven nuances:
1. Eating fish at least once a week is very beneficial.
2. Fruits rich in antioxidants, such as strawberries and blueberries, have been shown to delay mental retardation.
3. With 30 grams of cookies a day, whole grain products such as oats, corn, rice, rye, millet are believed to be rich in protein and minerals, as well as beneficial against dementia.
4. Spinach and other green vegetables are known to weaken mental retardation.
5. Significant improvements have been observed in the administration of vitamin B to people with poor mental health.
6. Cocoa is believed to have the effect of protecting nerve cells. If you like chocolate, you should prefer products with low sugar content and high cocoa content.
7. Healthy fats in avocados are said to have a good effect on brain health.
