Scientists conducted a study, the results of which helped to understand which foods reduce the risk of dementia. This was reported by the Health.usnews portal (16+).
The latest study found that people who ate about 30g of red meat a day had a 14% greater risk of developing dementia than those who consumed up to three servings a month.
However, people who replaced their daily servings of red and processed meats with nuts or legumes saw their risk of developing dementia drop by as much as 20%. Hot dogs, sausages, bacon and other deli meats are typically high in nitrates, sodium and saturated fat.
Scientists have long realized that consumption of these foods is closely linked to the development of various types of cancer, in particular colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, stroke and other heart diseases.
Preventative medicine specialist Dr. David Katz said the study was done to show an association, not cause and effect. However, he also noted that Alzheimer's disease develops precisely because of decreased cognitive function and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
And consumption of red and processed meat is closely related to them. Consequently, each new portion of such a product increases the risks.
Therefore, you should limit its consumption by adding more nuts, legumes, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and seeds to your diet. It is also important to eat fatty fish, which contains a lot of Omega-3 acids that are good for brain health, and lean meats, such as turkey, chicken, and pork loin.
Experts believe that the easiest way to change your diet is to cook a meal once a week based on whole grains, beans, vegetables, using a variety of spices to taste. And if you want meat, you should stick to small pieces of chicken. Also always choose brown rice over white, whole grain bread and pasta.
