"Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay," or the MIND diet, is a dietary pattern created especially to support brain health and lower the risk of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline. The MIND diet, created by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, incorporates components of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and Mediterranean diets, both of which have been linked to a number of health advantages.
The MIND diet places a strong emphasis on consuming foods including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, fish, and fowl that are high in nutrients and are thought to boost brain health. Additionally, it suggests reducing consumption of items like red meat, cheese, butter and margarine, pastries, sweets, and fried or fast food that have been connected to cognitive deterioration.
This introduction to the MIND diet will cover its fundamental ideas, the scientific data proving its efficacy, and useful advice on how to include MIND-friendly foods in your diet to promote brain health and general wellbeing.