Alzheimer's disease is a fatal disease of the brain that causes dementia, memory loss and behavior differences in its victims. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but researchers have found that including certain foods in a diet may help people to stave off Alzheimer's disease in the future.
Foods Rich in Vitamin E
Eating foods rich in vitamin E can help to prevent Alzheimer's disease, according to Rush University's Clare Morris, ScD. Examples of these foods are leafy green vegetables, cantaloupe, vitamin E-fortified cereal, nuts and seeds. Vitamin E is an antioxidant and may help to slow or prevent deterioration of the brain that happens with aging.
Fish
Fish, such as tuna and salmon, contain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which Morris's team found is another element that people without Alzheimer's disease ingest more of than those with the disorder. They found that people who ate fish weekly had a 60 percent lower chance of developing Alzheimer's disease. The fatty acids found in fish help the brain to retain memory, learn new things and transmit signals.
The Mediterranean Diet
A study conducted at Columbia University Medical Center has shown that people following the Mediterranean diet are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Benefits such as lower risks of heart disease and strokes have also been attributed to this diet. The Mediterranean diet consists of eating large amounts of fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, nuts, pasta, breads and olive oil.
