Alzheimer's disease is now considered to be common but this often develops in old-aged people. The known symptom of this brain disease is memory loss where there is a decline in one's reasoning and thinking skills that affect daily life.
It has been said by many experts that keeping the mind active by playing board games like chess or scrabble can keep the mind sharp and lessens risk for Alzheimer's disease. Even dancing is a very good way of preventing Alzheimer's disease according to HealthDay.
These mind and physical activities are true but if accompanied by healthy diet, this can ultimately ward off Alzheimer's disease in your golden years. Here are some foods and drinks that can ward off Alzheimer's disease.
1. Grapes, blueberry, apple and cranberry juices
These tasty drinks that you can enjoy are very healthy. This contains flavonoid. These are plant metabolites that has an effect like an anti-oxidant. It reduces beta-amyloid that could turn to a plaque buildup in brains that causes the Alzheimer's disease.
2. Turmeric tea
Turmeric is a famous food spice but with good benefits. This spice contains curcumin, a chemical that has an anti-inflammatory property. India is one of the Asian countries that has a high consumption of turmeric and studies have found lesser cases of Alzheimer's disease in India.
3. Red Wine
Specifically, red wine contains polyphenol, a natural chemical known as antioxidants. Researchers tried to perform an experiment where they introduced a purified extracts of red wine to a lab-made amyloid balls. The amyloid balls changed its form and can no longer bind protein in the nerve surfaces.
This means a regular intake of red wine can prevent Alzheimer's disease. The researchers though have noted that they can't tell the required amount of red wine that should be taken in a daily basis. In other related articles, it has been said that a glass of red wine a day can make you healthy.
4. Avocado smoothie
Avocado is known to be a fatty fruit but the fat it contains are is a monounsaturated fat that promotes good blood flow in the body. Avocado is a good remedy for high blood pressure. Good blood flow and low blood pressure promote brain health which wards off Alzheimer's disease.
While enjoying these good tasting beverages, you are already sure that you are feeding your brain right.
