by Jon Herring
The so-called "Mediterranean diet" has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. Now there’s evidence it can prevent Alzheimer’s too.
Researchers followed 2,258 people over the age of 65 and recorded their diets during a four-year period. The results - published in the Annals of Neurology - showed that those who were most faithful to the Mediterranean diet were 40 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Even those who only moderately followed the diet lowered their risk by 15 percent.
If you want to try this diet, make sure you’re eating its key ingredients, including olive oil, fresh fish, whole fruits and vegetables, and assorted nuts and legumes. Consume alcohol in moderation and limit saturated fat from meat and dairy products.
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