A new study has found that a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, grains, and olive oil can have a positive impact on brain health. The study examined a group a 967 Scottish people around age 70, and found that those who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume over a three-year period than those who did not. The study controlled for factors such as age, education, and health factors.
Key Takeaways:
- mediterranean diet consists of fruits, olive oil, beans and grains
- a 3 year study of people age 70 was done to measure brain size to compare those on mediterranian diet and those not on the diet
- MRI measurements of the brains of those in the study showed less brain mass loss for those who stayed on the mediterranean diet
“The Mediterranean diet includes large amounts of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, beans and cereal grains such as wheat and rice, moderate amounts of fish, dairy and wine, and limited red meat and poultry.”
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