{"id":820,"date":"2022-01-13T17:46:02","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T17:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameriglide.com\/blog\/?p=820"},"modified":"2022-01-13T17:46:07","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T17:46:07","slug":"brain-healthy-foods-to-fight-alzheimers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameriglide.com\/blog\/brain-healthy-foods-to-fight-alzheimers\/","title":{"rendered":"Brain-Healthy Foods to Fight Alzheimer&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to alz.org, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/alzheimers-dementia\/facts-figures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/a> We&#8217;ve all been told for forever that fueling our bodies with good food can not only improve our overall mood, but it can help with our brain health.\u00a0Experts say that the food we consume, especially as seniors, could help reverse the risk of developing dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are a list of foods you may want to add to your next grocery list.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the least processed version of olive oils and has been linked to a low rate of Alzheimer\u2019s disease because the oil helps cleaning system that works in our cells. A natural cleaner and flusher!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Certain Spices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tumeric, black pepper, cinnamon, saffron, rosemary and ginger are all considered brain healthy nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fish &#8211; for healthy fats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain fish like wild sockeye salmon, anchovies and sardines are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids that contain EPA and DHA which are considered important for brain health, especially as we age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nuts and Seeds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are someone who eats a plant-based diet, walnuts, chia seeds and flaxseeds are a good source of plant-based omega-3s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leafy Greens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leafy greens such as Swiss chard, romaine lettuce, arugula and spinach contain vitamin B6 (folate) which is linked to having a positive benefit on cognitive aging and brain health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rainbow Fruits and Vegetables<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The saying \u201cthe more colorful the food, the better it is for you\u201d holds true. 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