The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are still largely unknown and until it’s better understood, there’s little certainty about how to prevent this devastating condition. There are, however, some indications that a diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetable may help prevent the illness according to an article called Feed Your Head on the AARP website.

The article quotes Dr. David Snowdon, Ph.D., a professor of neurology at the University of Kentucky. He likens fruits and vegetables to a mutual fund of health because of the “thousands of compounds that offer protection against a variety of diseases, including Alzheimer's disease." The article continues to recommend:

• Cruciferous vegetables
• Green leafy vegetables
• Blueberries
• Healthy fats
• Moderate use of alcohol
• Fruit and vegetable juices

While there’s no guarantee that a diet rich in these will prevent Alzheimer’s, it is a healthy diet and that certainly can’t hurt.

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