Eating a serving of leafy greens every day could prevent dementia later in life, suggests a new study from the University of Chicago.
The researchers analyzed the eating habits of 960 people, with an average age of 81, who did not have dementia and divided them into 5 groups based on how often they ate leafy green vegetables such as cabbage, salad or spinach.
11 years younger cognitively
“The study results do not prove that eating leafy green vegetables slows brain aging, but it does show a link between eating 100 g of cooked spinach, kale or collard greens daily or about 200 g of lettuce salad and a reduced risk of dementia” explains Dr. Martha Clare Morriss, lead author of the study.
The study results also suggest that seniors who ate leafy green vegetables most often appeared to be 11 years younger cognitively.
Eating a serving of leafy green vegetables every day may help preserve memory and thinking skills as we age, according to a study by researchers at Rush https://t.co/SW3VvrnJ5kpic.twitter.com/pdbbKn06qC
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