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How Important Is Nutrition For Memory Care?
by Shally Warner Owner Studies show that diet plays a major role in the control and prevention of diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. It turns out that many of the risk factors for high blood pressure and diabetes overlap with risk factors for Dementia. If you research many of the studies are now calling Alzheimer's Type 3 Diabetes. Our pancreas creates insulin to breakdown the sugars we eat. Our brains need insulin to function properly, so if your body is not producing or not managing insulin properly, brain cells are not getting the fuel they need. That means the cells will die of starvation. A high carb diet or meal will require more insulin to breakdown all the sugar. Maintaining a diet low in carbohydrates and high in rich colorful vegetables and good fats is beneficial in preventing and slowing the progression of memory issues. These recommendations are beneficial for anyone even if you have never been diagnosed with a form of Dementia. Some recommend a Mediterranean style diet.Other nutritional recommendations for memory care include:
Eat fish (not fried) at least once a week
Aim to keep sodium intake under 2,300 mg/day
Eat a wide variety of different colored vegetables (fresh, frozen, or canned without too much-added sugar or salt)
Use mono- and polyunsaturated-rich plant-based oils
Adopt a heart-healthy diet
Avoid excessive alcohol intake
Engage in regular physical activity
"If it's good for your heart, it's good for your brain"
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Created on Jul 3rd 2020 07:46. Viewed 551 times.
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