Foods that help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s

It is a sad fact of our time that there is no cure for dementia and Alzheimer’s, but it’s been said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so here’s a quick list of foods that can help stave off the occurrence of these dire mental deficiencies.

• Red wine
• Dark chocolates
• Asparagus
• Clams
• Walnuts
• Wild Salmon
• Apples
• Turmeric
• Cherries

At the core of this list are the vitamins and minerals that directly contribute to brain and body health like flavonoids, folate, B12, and Omega-3 and 6 oils. With the holiday season upon us, this list could help give your holiday meal a mind-healthy angle. And since wild salmon is especially easy to come by here in Vancouver, there’s no excuse finding ways to incorporate these ingredients in your holiday meals creatively!