Green Veggies Each Day May Keep Dementia Away!

Want to do something to help keep dementia away? Consume at least one serving a day of leafy greens.

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According to a report published on March 30 by HealthDay, research findings from a team led by Martha Clare Morris of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found solid correlations between the consumption of dark green leafy veggies and the slowing of mental deterioration among the 950 older adults participating in their study. 

According to Morris, researchers "observed a protective benefit from just one serving per day of green leafy vegetables". While the exact reasons these benefits occur isn't known, according to Morris - a nutritional epidemiologist at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center - the brain benefits associated with dark leafy greens likely stem from several key nutrients, including vitamin K. 

Given the number of older adults studied over a five-year period, these findings seem significant. While more studies will likely be needed to better understand the biochemical processes involved, I for one plan to up my consumption of green leafy veggies starting today!

Have a healthy and happy day!

Steve

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Reference article for this post: 

Lots of leafy greens might shield aging brains, study finds,

by Alan Mozes, Healthday Reporter; http://tinyurl.com/q2jcp4u