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As someone who has seen several family members succumb to Alzheimer's and dementia, I am constantly asking myself what I can do to prevent this terrible disease from happening to me. I've read several shareposts or comments by readers of this web site that indicate that they share similar con...
Here's what was cited in the story, "Mediterranean Diet May Boost Alzheimer's Survival, which was featured on this web site:
"According to the American Heart Association, diets native to the 16 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea varies somewhat region to region. However, most regimens include a high intake of fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts, seeds, and olive oil. More than half of all fat-sourced calories in the Mediterranean diet come from monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil. Dairy, fish, poultry, and other sources of saturated fats are eaten at low to moderate levels, the AHA say."
Thanks for asking the question!
Dorian
Hi, Patsy,
As I mentioned in the earlier response to the sharepost, here's what was cited in the story, "Mediterranean Diet May Boost Alzheimer's Survival," which was featured on this web site:
"According to the American Heart Association, diets native to the 16 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea varies somewhat region to region. However, most regimens include a high intake of fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts, seeds, and olive oil. More than half of all fat-sourced calories in the Mediterranean diet come from monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil. Dairy, fish, poultry, and other sources of saturated fats are eaten at low to moderate levels, the AHA say."
Thanks for asking the question!
Dorian