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What’s more, black lentils, like all legumes, are an excellent source of dietary fiber. Most people fail to get the fiber they need each day — 28 grams per day for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — and this shortfall could be jeopardizing long-term brain functioning. A study published in February 2022 in Nutritional Neuroscience found that among adults aged 40 to 64 a high-fiber diet may reduce the risk of suffering from disabling dementia. The link was especially evident for soluble fiber , which is found in lentils.
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Spinach is especially high in carotenoid antioxidants including beta-carotene and lutein, which a study published in 2020 in the Journal of Nutrition found can lower the odds of moderate or poor cognitive fu...
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A growing body of research shows that certain foods have the nutritional makeup to help maintain mental sharpness.
Food is one of the most important levers we can pull when it comes to brain health. Some foods have the compounds to help keep your brain performing well, while others lack any...
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These inexpensive canned fish are one of the best sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in the supermarket, which some research suggests may help slow age-related cognitive decline. An
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All vegetables are good for you, but Popeye’s favorite green is one of the top choices to help protect your noggin and keep it sharp. Why? Spinach is especially high in carotenoid antioxidants including beta-carotene and lutein, which a
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Could tossing strawberries on your oatmeal or yogurt or blitzing them into your smoothies help protect your brain from Alzheimer’s? Maybe so, say researchers at RUSH University. Their research, published in Ju...
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People who ate avocado daily for six months saw a significant boost in working memory and problem-solving efficiency, a study in the journal Nutrients found. The investigators attributed the benefit to the high bioavailable levels of ...
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