Diet that 'reduces Alzheimer's disease risk' and the four foods that make it worse

While there's no magic food or lifestyle change that can completely reverse Alzheimer's disease, what you eat could have a significant impact on when the condition appears and how rapidly it progresses.

Many people view Alzheimer's as an unavoidable genetic fate, but sticking to certain diets has been proven to reduce your risk and slow down the progression of this neurological disorder.

The keto diet was once hailed as the go-to for patients and those looking to prevent the disease, but recent research has debunked this theory.

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Instead, numerous studies are now pointing towards the Mediterranean diet as the ideal choice for warding off neurodegenerative tendencies and other chronic illnesses.

This diet is packed with anti-inflammatory foods, healthy fats, and antioxidants, and some studies have shown a clear link between this way of eating and slower progression of Alzheimer's. The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet, also known as the MIND diet, combines this lifestyle with scientifically-backed dietary methods designed to combat hypertension and boost brain health.

The MIND diet, which is designed to reduce the risk and slow the progression of Alzheimer's Disease, encourages people to focus their meals around certain foods. According to Healthline, these include berries, green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, nuts and seeds, whole grains, olive oil, fatty fish, beans and legumes, chicken and turkey.

Interestingly, the research behind the MIND diet has also highlighted foods that could potentially increase your risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease. These include cheese, beef, pork, lamb, foods with added sugar like pastries, baked goods, candy, and soda, fried foods, butter and margarine, reports the Mirror.

Some studies have found that sticking to the MIND diet can cut the risk of Alzheimer's by an impressive 53% if patients strictly follow their restrictions. Even those who occasionally stray from the diet were found to have a 35% reduced risk.