MIND diet
MIND Diet
The MIND Diet (pronounced /mʌɪnd daɪət/), or Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, is a diet designed to promote brain health and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The diet is a hybrid of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).
Etymology
The term "MIND" is an acronym for Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. The diet was named for its focus on maintaining brain health and preventing neurodegenerative diseases.
Description
The MIND diet emphasizes the consumption of 10 brain-healthy food groups: green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil, and wine. It also recommends limiting intake of five unhealthy food groups: red meats, butter and stick margarine, cheese, pastries and sweets, and fried or fast food.
Related Terms
- Mediterranean diet: A diet based on the traditional foods that people used to eat in countries like Italy and Greece back in 1960.
- DASH diet: A dietary pattern promoted by the U.S.-based National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to prevent and control hypertension.
- Neurodegenerative diseases: Diseases characterized by the progressive degeneration and death of nerve cells which leads to problems with movement or mental functioning.
- Alzheimer's disease: A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
- Dementia: A group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MIND diet
- Wikipedia's article - MIND diet
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