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What to eat for a healthier brain

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From Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

Are there foods that can keep the brain healthy? Research seems to indicate there are.

Studies suggest that people who follow a Mediterranean diet that’s mostly plant-based may be at less risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. A Mediterranean-type diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes, whole grains and allows some fish.

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