1. Coconut oil is arguably the most effective
preventive food for avoiding Alzheimer’s
Coconut oil
has the ability to repair and rejuvenate the brain.
Scientist
have learned that brains unable to metabolize glucose require a compound known
as ketones to effectively function.
Coconut oil is known to be the richest source of this special type of
fat that is converted directly into ketones upon consuming it. I put coconut
oil in shakes, salad dressing, and cook with it.
2. People whose diets contain daily omega 3s
have been shown to have 26% less risk of having brain lesions that cause
dementia compared with those who do not. You can get these fatty acids from
fish, flax seeds, olive oil and a good quality omega 3 supplement.
3. Asparagus, leafy greens, kale, spinach,
collard and mustard greens, these foods are high in folate and B9 which may
help improve cognition and reduce depression. Folate is a B-vitamin that is
naturally present in many foods.
4. Berries and cherries. These fruits contain
anthocyanin that protects the brain from further damage caused by free
radicals.
They also
have anti-inflammatory properties and contain antioxidants and lots of vitamin
C and E
5. Broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and
kale contain folate and have cartenoids that lower homo-cysteine. (an amino
acid linked with cognitive impairment).
6. Almonds, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts
and pecans, all of these nuts contain
omega-3s and omega-6s, vitamin E, folate, vitamin B6 and magnesium.
7. Sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds, These contain zinc, choline and vitamin E.
8. Cinnamon, sage, tumeric and cumin. These
spices all help to break up brain plaque and reduce inflammation of the brain
which can cause memory issues.
9. Whole
grains, quinoa, kammut and gluten free oats have anti inflammatory properties.
10. Beans and legumes. These foods contain
folate, iron, magnesium and potassium that can help with body function and
neuron firing. It also contains choline,
a B vitamin that boosts acetylcholine (Neuro transmitter critical for brain
function.
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