June 28, 2021
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The Mediterranean diet consistently tops the US News & World Report popular rankings for best overall diet.
The popular plan puts the focus on fruit, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and olive oil while restricting red meat, refined sugars and processed foods.
Science backs its link to the reduced incidence of chronic illnesses, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Now a new study suggests it might also aid in preserving cognitive health.
Put simply, the Mediterranean diet helps minimise the build-up of the two proteins that can lead to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Tommaso Ballarini, a researcher at the German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases, says the diet has been associated with several beneficial health outcomes. His team’s study extended previous evidence concerning its potential protective role against neurodegeneration and cognitive deficits.
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