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Check out this list of 20 Super Brain Foods. It’s got all the important foods that will help feed the brain of not only someone with Alzheimer’s but also the ones who are looking after them.
1. Wholegrain Foods
2. Walnuts
3. Cashews
4. Almonds
5. Pecans
6. Blueberries
7. Strawberries
8. Blackberries
9. Sunflower Seeds
10. Pumpkin Seeds
11. Green Tea
12. Eggs
13. Avocados
14. Tomatoes
15. […]
Ruth, at Eating Fabulous, wrote an informative post concerning foods in our diet that might boost our brain health. In Fish, Omega-3 Oils, Fruits & Veggies Lower Rish of Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia, she refers to recent research indicating that eating foods containing omega-3 oils, as well as fruits and vegetables, may help lower the risk […]
Remember the saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. Well, it might not be the only thing it keeps away. Studies in the past few years have been looking into whether consuming apples helps reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
In 2005 researchers at Cornell University determined that the potent compounds in apples appear […]
A recent article at BBC News highlights a connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s disease.
According to Professor Clive Ballard, director of research at the Alzheimer’s Society, “Obesity is a huge risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. People who are obese at 60 are twice as likely to develop dementia by the time they are 75. If we’re […]
I got a tip from Writing in the Making to check out this article: Food Prep May Be as Important as Ingredients Themselves.
The article discusses a new study that was published in the April issue of the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences that indicates that the way we cook our foods can have […]
I mentioned, in a previous post, research concerning the possibility that people who eat a Mediterranean Diet had a lower risk of Alzheimer’s . I’ve come across more reports supporting and/or expanding upon this. This diet also may decrease other health risks, such as cancer, coronary heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and problems processing glucose.
In […]
When someone “sits” with your family member, it’s a good idea to let them know about the dietary needs, likes and dislikes they’re likely to encounter. My neighbor often stayed with my mom for a few hours so I could get out to do errands or attend a meeting. (She had cared for an aunt […]
Usually when an Alzheimer’s patient is admitted to a nursing home, the family member in charge is asked to fill out many forms, one of which may concern dietary needs, likes and dislikes. This doesn’t mean every meal will be tailored to your family member’s needs, unless there is a medical reason. However, the staff will […]
Researchers are considering the fact that the Mediterranean Diet may help decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In a study by researchers from Columbia University Medical Center, funded by NIH/NIA, the positive effects of this type of diet seems evident.
The Mediterranean Diet consists of foods generally consumed by people living in countries around the Mediterranean Sea. […]
“Mary, your mother isn’t eating well tonight,” an aide remarked when I visited the nursing home during the supper hour.
“What are you feeding her?”
The aide explained it was pureed roast beef with gravy. I also noticed some mashed potatoes and squash on the plate.
“She never ate much meat,” I said, “although she wasn’t a vegetarian. […]
Encouraging Alzheimer's caregivers from someone who's been there.
Written by Mary Emma Allen [email] for b5media.
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