4 Foods That Increase Your Alzheimer’s Risk Significantly!

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It’s not even a contest; Europe and the Americas dominate those stats. According to experts, that’s largely thanks to the Western diet, which contains far too much ‘bad’ and not enough ‘good.’

Let’s start with the bad, shall we? Here are 4 foods that increase Alzheimer’s risk.

Red meat contains lots of iron, which is good – to a point. According to a UCLA study, once you pass that point your brain begins collecting the excess iron in its gray matter. Over time, this speeds up the oxidative damage responsible for Alzheimer’s.

This isn’t to say we should give up red meat altogether. Unless it’s processed red meat; you can skip that altogether. As for those fresh cuts of beef, remember – balance is your friend.

#1 – Red Meat

So – what should you eat to avoid Alzheimer’s?

A few things. Coconut oil is one of them. Seriously, if you read no further, just remember coconut oil. Check out this post to see why one doctor credits coconut oil with reversing her husband’s Alzheimer’s altogether.

Here are a few more Alzheimer’s-fighting foods to add to your grocery list:

Leafy greens. This includes greens like spinach and kale that contain lots of folate and B9. Both compounds strengthen cognition.
Beans and legumes. These also contain folate, as well as brain-boosting magnesium and potassium.
Berries. Berries contain anthocyanin, which protects the brain from oxidative damage.
Omega 3s. The fatty acids in Omega 3s keep your brain free of the lesions associated with Alzheimer’s. Eat lots of salmon or take fish oil supplements.
Nuts. Almonds, cashews, peanuts and pecans are all examples of nuts high in Omega 3s.

Check out this talk from the ever-charismatic Dr. Daniel Amen to learn more about Alzheimer’s-causing foods!

Source: Davidwolfe.com