MIND diet

The MIND diet, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, is a science-backed dietary plan designed specifically to protect brain health and prevent cognitive decline as we age. Developed in 2015 by researchers at Rush University and Harvard, it blends the most brain-protective elements of two well-researched eating plans: the Mediterranean diet and the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. Rather than focusing purely on weight loss, the MIND diet targets the reduction of dementia risk and Alzheimer's disease by emphasizing nutrient-dense, plant-based foods.