Brain Health..

 

Studies increasingly show a link between diet and both physical and mental health.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO)Trusted Source, following a healthy diet throughout life can not only protect against malnutrition, but can also reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.

The WHO advises that a healthy diet includes: fruit, vegetables, nuts, Beans and whole grains

The Mediterranean diet which emphasizes intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, Beans, and olive oil, while limiting meat, dairy and ultra processed foods, may be particularly beneficial for brain health.

 The study, published in Gut Microbes Reports, suggests that not only did the Mediterranean diet change gut microbiota and improve serum lipid levels, it also improved memory and cognition.