I. Foods that fight Alzheimer’s Disease

II. Can Diet and Nutrition Reduce Risks of Alzheimer's disease?

A. Research suggests that adopting a "brain-healthy" diet can reduce our risk of Alzheimer's.

B. Just like the rest of your body, your brain needs a nutritious diet to operate at its best. To help reduce the risks of Alzheimer’s focus on eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables lean protein and healthy fats.

C. Your diet is critical to your brain's health. And with the proper diet, you can actually influence the health of your genes. That's right - prevention is within your reach and it starts with the foods you put in your body! III. Eating habits that reduce inflammation and supply a steady supply of fuel are best for reducing risks of Alzheimer’s A. Mediterranean diet is associated with lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease according to article that appeared in December 2066 issue of Archives of Neurology.

B. Dark-skinned fruits and vegetables, such as eggplant, red bell peppers, beets, broccoli, spinach, Brussels sprouts, red grapes, cherries, oranges, and all kinds of berries (blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, strawberries, and raspberries are great choices). Dark-skinned fruits and vegetables have the highest levels of naturally occurring antioxidants, which protect the brain from free radical formation.

1. Berry fruits change the way neurons in the brain communicate.

2. These changes in signaling can prevent inflammation in the brain that contribute to the neuronal damage and improve both motor control and cognition.

C. Coldwater fish, such as tuna, mackerel, anchovies, trout, herring, salmon, sardines, and whitefish. Coldwater fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial to cell membranes.

1. Fish is a chief source of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), one of the key