According to CNBC, a Harvard-trained brain expert says there are four different types of foods that can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s.

Lisa Genova is a neuroscientist who has a PhD in neuroscience from Harvard University. She says that the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet is one of the best diets to have if you want to lower your risk of cognitive decline.

The best thing about this diet is that you don’t even need to follow it perfectly. In a study, it was shown that people who only partially followed the MIND diet had reduced their risk of Alzheimer’s by 37%. Some of the most common foods eaten in this diet are poultry, fish, nuts, berries, vegetables, and whole grains. However, Lisa Genova says that there are four things she tries to eat every day.

The first is lean proteins. Foods that are high in saturated fats contribute to many different health problems that can lead to a higher risk for Alzheimer’s. Red meat can be swapped with many different lean proteins. Some of these include salmon, tuna, and eggs. All of these have vitamins in them that help to fight dementia.

Whole grains are also amazing to eat when trying to reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s. A study recently found that people have a 40% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s if they eat two servings of whole grains a day. So instead of eating processed white bread, try switching to whole grain bread instead.

Another good food is green leafy vegetables. These contain brain-boosting nutrients like lutein, beta-carotene and folate. There’s so many leafy greens to choose from that there’s a good chance you can find one you enjoy. One of the best parts about leafy greens is that there’s a bunch of ways to eat them. This means you can prepare or cook them any way that you want to.

Nuts and seeds are amazing for brain health. They contain omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower inflammation and keep brain cells healthy.

Trending: Floral, Earthy, And Nature Baby Names

• River

  According to The Bump magazine, River is a gender-neutral name of English origin that means “a flowing body of water.” Typically, it’s used more for boys but the name seems to be gaining popularity for girls too. In fact, singer Kelly Clarkson named her daughter River Rose. People reported that Clarkson came about the name because River is her mother’s maiden name. “We were outside on our balcony, and we both looked at each other and were like, ‘What about River? That’s kind of cool,’” the singer told the outlet.

  

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• Willow

  The name Willow is inspired by the willow tree. The daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinket has the name Willow as does the daughter of Pink and Carey Hart. The name also appears in works from Shakespeare and Harry Potter. According to the Social Security Administration, it ranked as the 81st most popular name for baby girls in 2022, up from 125th in 2010.

  

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• Oakley

  Oakley is a gender-neutral name. According to The Bump,. it has English origins and was traditionally used as a last name. They also said that it translates to “meadow of the oak tree.” Mama Natural reported that the name was uncommon until the late 19th century and early 20th century. Someone commented on their report and said “We liked that it couldn’t be shortened and it was gender neutral. It’s also not a very common name.”

  

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• Dahlia

  The name Dahlia is a girl’s name of Scandinavian origin, meaning “Dahl’s flower,” according to NameBerry. The flower was named in honor of the pioneering Swedish botanist Andreas Dahl, which means dale. NameOfTheYear.com describes dahlia as a “perennial plant that grows from tuberous roots and produces stunning blooms in a variety of colors and shapes.” The name has also made appearances within pop culture. the name of a character in the 2019 film US. In the film, Dahlia is the doppelganger of Kitty Tyler.

  

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• Briar

  Briar is a gender-neutral name of British origins, meaning “thorny bush of wild roses” and “brambles.,” according to The Bump. Apparently, it’s one of the newly popular nature-word names, charting in the U.S. for the first time in 2015 for both genders. Interestingly, Briar-Rose is from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale “Little Briar-Rose” commonly known as Sleeping Beauty. So, it could be a great name for those wanting to capture nature and fairytale vibes.

  

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• Lake

  Lake is a gender-neutral name, relating to a body of water. The name Lake dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period and is derived from the Old English word lacu, according to Ancestry.com. It was mainly used as a surname and, over time, became a unique first name. Many people took notice of the name after seeing actress Lake Bell in movies such as “No Strings Attached,” “What Happens in Vegas,” and “Man Up.”

  

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