Many of you like to ask what kind of foods you can eat to prevent dementia.
A very interesting report was presented at the International Conference on Nutrition and the Brain in Washington, D.C., giving a list of dietary recommendations.
Here are the 7 main principles of the report: 1. Try to avoid saturated fats and trans fats. Saturated fats are mainly found in dairy products, meat and some oils (coconut oil and palm oil). Trans fats are found in many snack foods and fried foods and are listed as “partially hydrogenated oils” on the Nutrition Facts list. 2.
3. 1 ounce (a small handful) of nuts or seeds per day provides a healthy source of vitamin E. 4. Reliable sources of vitamin B12, such as fortified foods or supplements that meet the recommended daily intake (2.4 micrograms per day for adults), should be part of the daily diet.
5.When choosing a multivitamin, choose one that does not contain iron and copper. Take iron supplements only when prescribed by your doctor.
6. Although the role of aluminum in Alzheimer’s disease is still being studied, a prudent choice is to avoid aluminum cooking utensils, antacids, baking powders or other products that increase daily aluminum intake.
7. Engage in regular aerobic exercise, equivalent to brisk walking for 40 minutes three times a week.