With some simple meal choices, you can keep your mind sharp and healthy at any age. This special edition of EatingWell explores the key science-backed principles of the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet, known as the MIND diet. This eating plan was developed to identify foods containing nutrients related to protection against dementia and cognitive decline. These foods also bolster overall brain health to help with focus, memory and mood. This issue includes insights from dietitians and doctors on which foods are the most important to eat each day and how (and how much) to eat them. You'll also find pages of easy and delicious recipes, plus lifestyle tips to help you maximize the brain-health benefits.
The MIND Diet • Mediterranean + DASH Diets to Benefit Your Brain
The Power of the MIND Diet • This healthy and delicious eating plan may help your brain stay sharp.
Eating For Brain Health • Certain foods and eating habits offer powerful benefits and may lower the risk of dementia as well as help stave off cognitive decline.
The Best Foods • Eating these healthy foods on the MIND diet can help reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
Omega-3: A Powerhouse Nutrient • Omega-3 fatty acids may help improve your brain health.
The Five Best Fish • Try these cognitive catches rich in brain-friendly omega-3 fatty acids.
The Impact of Alcohol • Drinking too much could affect your mental health and function.
Chew Your Food! • Get munching. Working out your mouth and jaw muscles can boost your cognitive function.
The Goodness of Water • You know you’re supposed to stay hydrated, but many of us don’t. There are many reasons to keep that water bottle at hand.
Understanding Conditions • Health considerations such as high cholesterol or a troublesome gut can affect your risk of developing dementia.
The Warning Signs • Memory lapses are a normal part of aging, but if you experience consistent cognitive impairment, it’s time to see a doctor.
The Importance of Healthy Bones • Bolster your bone density and support your long-term brain health all at once.
Watch Your Cholesterol Levels • Keeping your heart health in check is a vital part of staving off cognitive decline.
What to Know About Chronic Constipation • Staying regular may help lower your risk for cognitive decline.
The Lifestyle Difference • The MIND diet’s major impact on brain health can be augmented with other everyday practices.
8 Healthy Habits for Lasting Brain Health • Cognitive decline affects 1 in 9 adults and can show up as early as your mid-40s. Help prevent it by embracing these lifestyle changes.
Walking for Brain Health • Lacing up your walking shoes may significantly lower your risk factors for dementia.
The Power of Listening • This everyday human activity can make a big difference in brain health.
Jamming Out • Not only is playing music fun, but it can support cognitive function for older adults.
The Best Recipes • Enjoy the MIND diet’s delicious foods with these easy dishes for every meal.
Breakfasts for Brain Health • Start the day with plenty of delicious veggies, fresh fruit and hearty eggs.
Lunches with Punch • Embrace the MIND diet’s benefits with these lunches that are filling, portable and fun.
Nourishing and Soothing Soups • Sip and savor these healthy and delicious bowls of comfort.
A Week of 5-Ingredient Dinners • Healthy, hearty weeknight dinners don’t mean tons of ingredients. These recipes are proof that simple meals can have tons of flavor.
Enjoy Some Snacks • The MIND diet can be easy to stick to with these fun and tasty...
