Adopt Brain Healthy diet with healthy lifestyles - a key to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in future.

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder in which there is a memory loss which progressively increases later with years. With latest Statistics, people from age group between 40yrs & 50 yrs also shows symptom of this disease.

Good modification in Diet and lifestyle can prevent early or no symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

People who are obese, those with high blood pressure and high cholesterol, Diabetes are at potentially high risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Can diet alone prevent Alzheimer’s? Answer may be No.

Ways to prevent Alzheimer’s along with brain healthy diet, healthy lifestyle is an integral part.

Which diet is healthy for brain?

Incorporate Omega 3 & Anti oxidant rich foods in Diet i.e. Fish likepomfret, talapiamackerel, Salmon which is good in omega 3 fatty acids have antioxidant properties to protect the brain. Use olive oil for cooking; prefer baking or grilling rather than deep frying.

Reduce fat intake. Saturated fat in oils can block arteries and lead to risk for Alzheimer’s disease. So Healthy heart is path to Healthy brain.

Dark green vegetables like spinach, broccoli, beet, red bell pepper, onion, corn are good for brain.

Fruits like prunes, raisins, blueberries, strawberries, plum orange, and cherries may help in protecting brain cells.

Take Nuts daily like Almonds, Walnuts are good source of vitamin E.

Physical exercise done regularly with social involvement and good diet is right way to implement lifestyle changes. Exercises like yoga, aerobic exercises, brisk walking 30 minutes daily is good for heart functions. It reduces the risk for heart attack, stroke and diabetes and prevents the risk for Alzheimer’s disease in future.

Read more, write and solve puzzles, play games, crossword puzzle and charge your brain to keep you fit. Try to be social. Join groups, stay active at office, Travel. It will reduce stress. Encourage people to quit smoking.

Not only just healthy diet, physical and mental exercise with social companions works to prevent future Alzheimer’s disease.