Healthy Diet Boosts Brain Health
As if you needed another reason to eat a plant-centric diet, research gives you a really important reward, as they show a healthy diet boosts brain health! We are all concerned about keeping our brains healthy in order to preserve cognition, especially as we age. And new research shows that a healthful plant-based diet can lead to a larger brain size, which is a hallmark of good brain function. The study showed that eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and fish was associated with larger brain volume in older adults, researchers reported in the journal Neurology. People eating the healthiest diets had brains about 2 milliliters larger than those consuming fewer healthy foods. So, boost your brain health with more plants! Check out my tips for including more whole plant foods in your diet here.
Read more about the study here.
For more studies on plant-based diets and health, check out the following:
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High Fiber, Lower Mortality
Eat More Plants, Weigh Less
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