The Mind diet (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) would be effective in slowing the cognitive decline of people affected by a strokeaccording to results of a study presented at the American Stroke Association International Conference.
The researchers studied the cognitive decline of 106 participants who had a history of stroke. They followed their eating habits.
Study results showed that participants who followed a MIND diet experienced a significantly slowed rate of cognitive decline compared to those who did not adhere to the diet.
The researchers observed that these benefits are characteristic of the MIND diet, as they are not seen in participants who follow the Mediterranean diet or the DASH diet.
The MIND diet, a hybrid of mediterranean diets and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been approved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart attacks and strokes.
“Foods that promote brain health, including vegetables, berries, fish, and olive oil, are included in the MIND diet,” said Dr. Laurel J. Cherian, vascular neurologist and assistant professor. in the Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush. “We found that it has the potential to help slow cognitive decline in survivors of a stroke.”
Join the Mind diet
To follow and benefit from the Mind Diet, one should consume at least 3 servings of whole grains, one serving of green leafy vegetables and one other vegetable each day, one glass of wine, one serving of nuts, both beans days, poultry and berries at least twice a week. Fish at least once a week.
On the other hand, it is necessary to limit the intake of “unhealthy” foods, such as butter (to less than 1/2 teaspoon per day), sweets and pastries to less than 5 servings per week, as well than cheese to less than one serving per week and red meat.
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