New research shows the Mediterranean MIND diet, rich in vegetables, berries, nuts and olive oil, significantly slows brain ageing over 12 years, with benefits equivalent to delaying brain ageing by up to two-and-a-half years
A Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, berries, nuts and olive oil could slow down brain ageing, according to a long-term study – stock photo
A Mediterranean diet abundant in vegetables, berries, nuts and olive oil could decelerate brain ageing, according to a long-term study. Experts discovered an effect spanning more than a decade in individuals whose diet featured plenty of vegetables, fruit, nuts, fish, beans, olive oil and poultry plus a “moderate intake” of wine, whilst restricting red meat, fried foods and sweets.
The diet was associated with reduced brain tissue loss over time, particularly…