Dementia off the Menu: Mediterranean diet tied to low Alzheimer’s risk
By Ben Harder
People who eat a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely than their peers to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research on elderly Manhattan residents. The study is the first to link brain benefits to a comprehensive dietary pattern rather than to individual foods or nutrients, say the scientists who performed the research.
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Traditional Mediterranean menus are rich in fruits and vegetables, fish, and unsaturated fat. They contain little saturated fat from meat or whole-fat dairy products. Meals often feature moderate alcohol consumption.