The results published online May 18 in the journal Annals of Neurology has shown that the cognitive function of older women who ate monounsaturated fats was better than those who ate saturated and trans fats.
Compared with those women who ate the lowest amounts of saturated fats, women in the highest saturated-fat category showed worse overall cognition and memory over the four years of testing. Women who ate the most mono-unsaturated fats, which can be found in olive oil, had better patterns of cognitive scores over time. Trans fats weren’t associated with changes in cognition over time, the researchers reported.
With diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia on the rise, the benefits could be greater that simply better memories and improved cognition.
Preventive measures to stem the increase of debilitating brain illness could benefit millions.
The Mediterranean diet is not only good for your heart but for your brain, as well, study shows.
All those beautiful fresh, colorful foods might be able to help to boost brain health.
Fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil, nuts and fish are the staples of the diet credited with improving health and wellness.
Dr. Wright cautioned that the study doesn’t prove that a Mediterranean-style diet causes less brain damage and said more study is needed. But he said it indicates that the diet might be protective of small blood vessels in the brain.
New research suggests that eating a Mediterranean diet along with regular exercise, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight could add 15 years to a woman’s life, or 8.5 years to a man’s.
A new study published last week in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that these four healthy lifestyle factors significantly cut the risk of premature death, especially in women.
Research from Maastricht University in the Netherlands used data on diet and lifestyle habits of 120,852 men and women aged 55 to 69.
To add years to your life, the researchers recommend adhering to a Mediterranean diet, stopping smoking, exercising at least 30 minutes a day, and maintaining a body mass index between 18.5 and 25.
To try a Mediterranean lifestyle, the US-based Mayo Clinic recommends the following guidelines:
1. Get plenty of exercise 2. Eat primarily plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts 3. Replace butter with healthy fats such as olive oil and canola oil 4. Use herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor foods 5. Limit red meat to no more than a few times a month 6. Eat fish and poultry at least twice a week 7. Drink red wine in moderation (optional)
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