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Weight loss program, the Mediterranean diet
is evaluated for the prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease. A study
published in an April 2006 Annals of Neurology report; the Mediterranean
diet is associated with reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s. Rich
in monounsaturated fat foods with nominal to dairy meat and
nil products, the diet was tested in more than 2000 Manhattan
Medicare recipients.
The
subjects’ diet consisted of: fruits, vegetable legumes, fish,
olive oil, cereals, a little alcohol and very little dairy or
meat. Participants were classified according to how closely
they complied with provisions of the Mediterranean diet. Within
a four year span, 262 participants acquired Alzheimer's disease.
They were the same group who were not religious about following
the eating plan.
In groups
where the subjects diligently were most faithful to the diet
were 40 percent less apt to develop Alzheimer's compared to
the group who moderately followed the diet.
Based on
the findings of the study, researchers contend the results are
in concurrence with the biology of the body. As the Mediterranean
diet is linked with decreased rates of cardiovascular disease,
the lower oxidative stress coupled with the reduced inflammation
make sense because these are facets associated with minimizing
the risk of Alzheimer's.
The Mediterranean
diet is not recommended for all dieters. For the lactose intolerant
and individuals with an aversion to red meat, the diet is exceptionally
appealing. However, the weight loss program is nutritionally
valuable with its eating plan of vegetables, legumes, fish,
whole grain cereals, fruits, and other mono-saturated fatty
foods. Although the diet is chock full of good eating, it lacks
Vitamin D (dairy products) and protein (red meats).
Mediterranean
Diet Tip: Contact your doctor to determine if this weight loss
program is appropriate for you. |
