AARP: What to Eat to Slash Your Risk of Dementia

AARP Salmon

This AARP slideshow lists foods that can help you stave off dementia.  You can either click on the link and browse, or just scan these bullets:

  • Beans and green peas, for B-complex vitamins
  • Foods laden with the antioxidant Vitamin C:   lemons, limes, oranges, sweet peppers, tomatoes
  • Almonds, for Vitamin E, as well as other nuts and avocados
  • Wild-caught, fatty, cold-water fish for omega-3 fatty acids:  salmon, herring, mackerel
  • Spinach
  • Coffee, coffee, coffee (= 3 cups/day)

The article also suggests getting 10-15 minutes of sunshine a few times every week to boost Vitamin D levels.  As with most of the bulleted items above, AARP explains why you should heed its advice.  Here’s a quote:

New research suggests that adults with low levels of vitamin D may have a higher risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer’s or other cognitive problems. Exposing your sunscreen-free face, back, arms or legs to no more than 10 to 15 minutes of sunshine a few times a week could boost D levels.

See my earlier blog post for more about the sun exposure.

AARP tomato

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3 thoughts on “AARP: What to Eat to Slash Your Risk of Dementia”

  1. Thanks for the food list. I am becoming more forgetful, and will take this menu into account in my meals. I also have a friend recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s who knows nothing about what to do. I think your blog will be invaluable to him.

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