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Prevent Alzheimer’s disease by swapping out three of your snacks, says neuroscientist�
Making the right diet choices not only keeps your brain healthy, but it can also prevent diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.
While the super “brain food” is highly recommended for a sharp mind, switching your snacks with three healthy alternatives can protect your brain in the long run.
3 snacks ‘great for your brain’
Neuroscientist Dr. Robert Love, who has dedicated his career to understanding and preventing Alzheimer’s disease, has a list of things you must avoid eating or drinking to keep your brain healthy. In addition to the most common mistakes we make with coffee that can impact your health, the researcher recommends considering different foods to munch on.
Mushroom chips
Yes, you heard it right. The popular vegetable also makes a healthy snack, according to Dr. Robert, who recommends eating mushroom chips for snacks.
The product on display in his video was purchased from Costco, but mushroom chips are available across different platforms. Always go for organically grown mushrooms.
“Eating mushrooms three times or more a week significantly reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease,” he claims while quoting the findings of a study on the benefits of the vegetable.
Macadamia Nuts
The second healthy snack he recommends is Macadamia nuts, rich in nutrients such as healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
“These are delicious and really good for both your gut and the brain,” Dr. Robert says. According to Healthline, nuts are a great source of antioxidants and they can reduce the risks of critical illnesses such as Alzheimers disease, heart disease, and diabetes.
Blueberries
Perhaps, the most common yet healthy alternative to regular snacks is blueberries. The neuroscientist recommends eating dried blueberries on a daily basis can benefit your gut and brain.
The fruit is said to be rich in polyphenols, a type of antioxidants that can protect you against inflammation, aging, stress, etc.
Dr. Robert Love is a neuroscientist, researcher, and educator, who specializes in helping people prevent Alzheimers disease with science. His LinkedIn bio claims hes the most watched neuroscientist on the planet, with over 2.1 million followers on TikTok.
His work has been featured on television networks and magazines, while he leads a research team investigating a new FDA drug to help reverse Alzheimers and other forms of dementia.
