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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a chronic and irreversible cognitive impairment that accounts for 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases. The risk for Alzheimer’s increases with age, especially if there is family history of the disease. Dementia is NOT a normal part of aging, and there is a global effort to find better ways to prevent or delay its onset, and treat this cruel disease. Scientist discovered that the brain is sensitive to diet and our eating pattern over time. So what you eat can make a difference to your brain health! The good news is that evidence shows that what’s good  brain is also good for the heart.  Here are some tips to help you get proactive and set up your heart and your brain for healthy aging!

• Enjoy fatty fish once or more per week. Choose fatty fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, mackerel, sardines and Bluefin tuna.
• Eat more fruit and vegetables, choose at least one dark green and orange veg each day
• Enjoy a variety of foods regularly
• Watch your carbs! The brain prefers glucose for energy and in the long run doesn’t cope well with major swings in blood sugar caused by foods with a high glycemic index. Also, as Alzheimer’s Disease progresses, the brain is less able to use glucose for energy. Limit your intake of sugary foods, choose whole grains more often, and balance your carbohydrate intake with some protein in each meal.
• Maintain a healthy body weight
• If you drink alcohol do so in moderation. [See more at: Changing the Way We Use and Think About Alcohol, Posted August 27, 2013]
• Keep your brain and body active