Is your brain ageing faster? It could be due to a common breakfast habit
How one eats, what one eats and at what time are factors known to make a great deal of difference in health and wellbeing – and breakfast being the most important meal of the day should be consumed regularly and while making the right dietary choices. Just as it can improve health, eating the wrong foods could wreak serious havoc by resulting in blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol spikes. What’s worse, they could also contribute to cognitive decline.
How do breakfast habits affect ageing?
The pace at which the brain ages rely on comorbidities and lifestyle choices ranging from diet to workouts. And talk of breakfast choices, there are many that could speed up ageing significantly – the worst one is eating too much sugar and saturated fat.
Alternatively, nutritionists recommend the MIND diet – Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay – this brain-healthy routine combines DASH and Mediterranean diet that focus on food groups to boost brain power and mitigate the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
What are the benefits of the MIND diet?
The MIND diet propagates the principles of abstaining from processed foods, and red meat while eating lots of fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, whole grains and fish with room for poultry. This diet helps boost cognitive performance in the elderly by nourishing the brain with essential nutrients that prevent age-related decline.
And while trying to incorporate the MIND diet for breakfast, it is advised to make the right choices. A first, it is recommended to avoid sugar and saturated fats such as biscuits, croissants, bacon, scones, crepes and muffins. Alternatively, try eating the following:
- Oatmeal
- Berries
- Omelette
- Boiled eggs
- Nuts
- Whole-grain cereal
- Grilled vegetables
- Whole-wheat sandwiches
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
