Doctors have been saying for years that what you eat can affect your overall health. Now there's growing evidence that the same is true for your brain.
Regular, nutritious meals may become a challenge for those with Alzheimers disease. As a person's cognitive function declines, they may become overwhelmed with too many food choices, forget to eat or have difficulty with using cutlery. Proper nutrition is important to keep the body strong and healthy. For a person with Alzheimer's disease, poor nutrition may increase behavioral symptoms and cause weight loss. As the disease progresses, loss of appetite and weight loss may become a cause of concern. In such cases, the doctor may suggest supplements between meals to add calories. Staying hydrated may become a challenge as well. Maintain healthy amount of fluid intake by offering small cups of water or other liquids throughout the day or foods with high water content, such as fruit, soups, milkshakes and smoothies. Here are a few food items that can help combat the risks of Alzheimers disease.
1. Nuts
Nuts are a good snack for brain health. Nuts contain healthy fats, fiber and antioxidants, and they can help lower bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Eating nuts at least five times a week is recommended.
2. Extra virgin olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil contains a substance called oleocanthal that helps boost the production of key proteins and enzymes that help break down the amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimers disease.
3. Coffee
Coffee is surprisingly good for you. Recent studies have shown that caffeine and coffee can be used as therapeutics against Alzheimers disease. The caffeine and antioxidants in these two tasty treats may help ward off age-related memory impairment.
4. Spinach and other leafy greens
Spinach and other leafy greens are recommended to an Alzheimers patient since they have been strongly linked to lower levels of cognitive decline in older age and improving memory.
5. Beans
Beans are high in fiber and protein, and low in calories and fat. They also help keep your mind sharp and eating beans three times a week to help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.
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Alzheimers Disease Food Diet: THESE foods can help you fight the risks of Alzheimers disease - PINKVILLA
