What you eat may impact your brain health today and for years to come. Recent research into the effects of food choices on dementia outcomes suggests that following an anti-inflammatory, plant-forward diet is associated with better cognitive function and a lower risk of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s.
The World Health Organization estimates that more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, and cases are expected to surpass 150 million by 2050. Yet it’s possible that as many as 45 percent of these cases could be prevented by controlling “modifiable risk factors,” including conditions associated with inflammation, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity.
