Food for Thought: Basic Nutrition Recommendations for the Mature Brain

Abstract

Mild changes in memory and the way that we think can be normal as we age, but there are actions you can do to take charge of your brain health! We now better understand the importance of healthy eating for brain health in older adults. Doctors recommend healthy lifestyle changes to maintain or improve brain health, which include getting enough sleep, physical activity, and eating healthy foods. With your brain in mind, we created this page to help you adopt a healthy lifestyle. Most of the foods that we discuss can be found at grocery stores around your neighborhood. In addition, table 1 has useful online resources to help you keep your brain healthy. Table 1Resources Alzheimer's Association: Alzheimer’s and Public Health Resource Center https://www.alz.org/ Caregiver Tips and ToolsThe MIND diet https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/daily-care/food-eating https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/caregiver-health/be_a_healthy_caregiver The MIND diet and tips on how to follow it. Adopt a Healthy Diet https://www.alz.org/brain-health/adopt_healthy_diet.asp The DASH and Mediterranean Diets Administration for Community Living https://www.acl.gov Nutrition Services https://www.acl.gov/programs/health-wellness/nutrition-services The Administration for Community Living’s Administration on aging nutrition programs targeting older adults. Global Council on Brain Health www.GlobalCouncilOnBrainHealth.org Brain-Food https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/nutrition/ Recommendations on nourishing your brain health. National Institute on Aging Healthy Eating https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/healthy-eating Choosing healthy meals as you get older, overcoming roadblocks to healthy eating, serving and portion sizes, maintaining a healthy weight Abbreviations: DASH, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension; MIND, Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. Open table in a new tab Abbreviations: DASH, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension; MIND, Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay.