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The Best Diet for Seniors Named: Improves Brain Function – Proven by Science
03.08.2024 16:40
Older people are advised to eat more vegetables. According to the latest data, such a diet has the most positive effect on the human body.
But it's not just vegetables that help maintain health. Chinese scientists have named a diet that is recommended for people over 65.
Chinese scientists believe that the best diet for older people, which reduces the risk of senile dementia among other risks, is the Mediterranean diet.
The results of the study were published in the scientific journal Nutrition Neuroscience.
Research details
In a study conducted between 2019 and 2022, experts found that the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of cognitive impairment.
These properties were most clearly demonstrated when women aged 65 and over followed the diet.
What to include in your diet
In addition to the standard set of vegetables and fruits, older people are advised to pay attention to nuts, seeds, whole grains and olive oil.
You shouldn't deny yourself the consumption of poultry and fish, which are rich in antioxidants.
Following this diet will protect the brain from stress and also prevent the development of neurodegenerative diseases.
