Mediterranean foods protect against Alzheimer's

Mediterranean foods

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases said that Mediterranean cuisine protects against Alzheimer's, as it protects against protein deposits in the brain and brain atrophy.

Fresh vegetables and fruits

The center explained that the Mediterranean diet is based on vegetables, fruits, fresh herbs, legumes, nuts, whole grain products, vegetable oils such as olive oil, and fatty fish rich in omega-3, which is important for brain health, such as salmon, herring and mackerel.

The center added that Mediterranean cuisine provides the body with proteins, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, in addition to important micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and secondary plant materials, noting that an adequate and regular supply of nutrients is very important for the brain.

Animal foods harm the brain

The center added that in the Mediterranean diet, foods of animal origin such as dairy products, red meat, and saturated fats are consumed to a limited extent, noting that animal products can harm the brain, as they promote obesity and raise the risk of diabetes, and are also rich in cholesterol. , which also promotes blood vessel plaque, and this also applies to eating large amounts of sugar and consuming highly processed foods.

Quit drinking and smoking

In addition to following the Mediterranean diet, you should also give up alcohol and smoking, since alcohol has a harmful effect on brain cells, and also enhances inflammatory reactions in the brain, while smoking impairs the access of oxygen and nutrients to the brain.

In addition, exercise contributes to reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease, as it fights obesity, regulates fat and blood sugar levels, lowers cholesterol levels, supports the body's supply of oxygen, and reduces inflammatory processes.