A diet that would be helpful for preventing Alzheimer disease is called MIND diet, M-I-N-D, Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet. It is a combination of Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating patterns.

MIND diet is really focused on daily and weekly recommendations for specific foods and food groups. For example, it recommends having at least two servings of vegetables and berries in daily basics, while making sure to include at least one serving of green leafy vegetables every day.

Part of the reasons is because those food groups are great sources of antioxidants and phytochemicals that show protective effects on cells from free radicals. One of the nutrients that is found to help coping with aging is Vitamin E. Besides fruits and vegetables, natural sources of vitamin E also include almonds, and peanuts, and vegetable oils like sunflower/safflower oil

Additionally, MIND diet suggests consumption of protein-rich sources like fatty fish and poultry. As we know, fatty fish contain high amount of omega 3 fatty acid like EPA and DHA. Many research has shown the positive association between DHA and reduction of oxidative stress in brain, which may help with slowing the onset and progression of cognitive impairment, especially for those at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.