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The Mind Diet

Evidence-informed definition Updated November 28, 2024 How to cite this entry

The MIND diet, or Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, is a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets that focus on brain health. The MIND diet includes foods that may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). The Mind Diet. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.

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