What is the MIND Diet?

The MIND diet focuses on plant-based foods linked to dementia prevention. It encourages eating from 10 healthy food groups:

  • Leafy green vegetables, at least 6 servings/week

  • Other vegetables, at least 1 serving/day

  • Berries, at least 2 servings/week

  • Whole grains, at least 3 servings/day

  • Fish, 1 serving/week

  • Poultry, 2 servings/week

  • Beans, 3 servings/week

  • Nuts, 5 servings/week

  • Wine, 1 glass/day

  • Olive oil

The MIND diet limits red meat, sweets, cheese, butter/margarine and fast/fried food.

Read more about nutrition on our Prevention page or in our News Watch articles.