Eat This, Not That: 7 Simple Swaps to Lower Your Risk for Alzheimer’s
Food can be the safest form of medicine…or the slowest form of poison. The next time you’re at the grocery store, try these seven simple swaps to reduce inflammation, protect your brain from potent neurotoxins, and support a healthy metabolism…all of which help you defend against Alzheimer’s.
Frozen vegetables, not canned vegetables
Fresh produce is the clear winner from a taste and nutrition standpoint but when you need a more convenient alternative, head to the frozen foods department. Frozen produce is picked and frozen at peak freshness so it’s crisp and always in season, while canned produce can lose nutritional value over time. Canned vegetables are also packed with sodium which can lead to high blood pressure, a key risk factor for Alzheimer’s.
Beyond that, BPA liners are still used in about 10% of canned foods. BPA stands for bisphenol A, an industrial chemical that is used to make plastics. BPA is an endocrine disruptor that leads to an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in your body, contributes to accumulation of amyloid-beta plaques, and causes neuroinflammation. In other words, it’s extremely toxic for your brain!
