This 'n That Thursdays: Eating for Brain Health

From The Health Bowl

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet made the news again recently.  According to a new study, eating the Mediterranean diet for just one year changed the gut microbiome of elderly people in ways that led to increased longevity as well as increased brain function.  The evidence seems to be overwhelming that this diet is as close to ideal as one can get.  If you want some tips on how to switch over to this healthy lifestyle change, read this article.  And for recipes ideas, this site has some excellent suggestions.

If you are particularly focused on increasing brain function, AARP recommends five foods that are closely linked to better brain health - leafy greens, berries, fish, nuts, and (hooray!) cocoa (one more food you might want to consider adding to this list - mushrooms!).  Read the article for more information and ways to incorporate these foods into your daily diet.  Who wouldn't want to switch to a diet that encourages the consumption of chocolate?

From HealthWayRI