Diet for the Mind: The Latest Science on What to Eat to Prevent Alzheimers and Cognitive Decline

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The link between diet and Alzheimers' is now scientifically proven - and by following the MIND diet you can cut your risk of dementia by as much as 53%. In Diet for the MIND, Dr Martha Clare Morris, lead creator of the MIND diet, presents the foods scientifically proven to prevent cognitive decline. Emphasizing whole grains, leafy greens, lean proteins, beans, and vegetables, and also flagging the foods you should avoid, Diet for the MIND reveals the groundbreaking nutritional science behind the diet and includes dozens of recipes to help you follow it. With accessible science, and vital information about vitamins, dietary fats, alcohol, caffeine, and more, Diet for the MIND is your roadmap to weight loss, vitality, and a lifetime of optimal cognitive function.

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The conclusion is clear: the right dietary choices can greatly reduce our risk of memory loss and dementia. As we are all at risk of these disabling conditions, I recommend this book to everyone. -- Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and author of Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy
Dr Morris has revolutionized our understanding of Alzheimers disease and ways to prevent it. Now, the findings of her breakthrough research are accessible to all, in simple, step-by-step instructions that anyone can put to use. -- Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC, Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, and author of Dr. Neal Barnards Program for Reversing Diabetes
Martha Clare Morris has revolutionized our understanding of Alzheimer's disease and ways to prevent it. Now, the findings of her breakthrough research are accessible to all, in simple, step-by-step instructions that anyone can put to use. -- Neal D. Barnard, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Power Foods for the Brain

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Dr Martha Clare Morris has spent twenty years researching the link between Alzheimer's disease, cognitive decline, and diet. She is Professor of Epidemiology, Director of the Section of Nutrition and Nutritional Epidemiology in the Department of Internal Medicine, and Assistant Provost of Community Research at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She is the lead creator of the MIND diet.