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Certain foods have been found to nourish the brain more effectively than others. Recent research shared at the NUTRITION 2025 conference, hosted by the American Society for Nutrition in Orlando, Florida, reveals significant benefits of the MIND diet for cognitive health.
The MIND diet, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, greatly reduces the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This finding comes from a press release issued by the American Society for Nutrition.
The MIND diet synthesizes principles from both the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet, which is designed to lower blood pressure. By focusing on brain-healthy foods, the MIND diet emphasizes the importance of nutrition in maintaining cognitive function.
What the MIND Diet Entails
The MIND diet highlights several key food categories, including leafy green vegetables, berries, nuts, beans, legumes, whole grains, seafood, poultry, and olive oil. According to Lauren Harris-Pincus, a registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of NutritionStarringYOU.com, the MIND diet stands out as the first eating plan specifically aimed at enhancing cognitive health.
