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World Alzheimer’s Day: Prevention through Diet
Since 1994, the 21st September has marked World Alzheimer’s Day: a day dedicated to raising awareness and spreading information about this disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 47.5 million people have dementia globally. No less than 7.7 million cases are diagnosed each year, that’s a new case every four seconds.
Unfortunately, we don’t yet 100% understand the development of this illness, nor how to cure it or slow down its progression. But according to several studies, you can reduce your risk considerably by adopting healthier habits. As summarized by Professor Philippe Amouyel, Director General of the Alzheimer’s Foundation (France):
“All that contributes to reducing cardiovascular risk seems beneficial, such as physical activity, a healthy Mediterranean style diet, and not smoking.”
To give people the best chance to reduce their risk, since January 2017 we offer meal plans that are specifically designed to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. These meal plans group together all the recommendation from scientific studies, including those from the MIND diet and the Mediterranean diet. In short:
Eat real, unprocessed, varied food, especially colourful fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes, and whole grains, with the goal of feeling satisfied. Season with good oils (olive and canola). Enjoy fatty fish and lean meats (especially poultry).
As part of our partnership with the Federation of Quebec Alzheimer Societies, on 20th June we were invited to take part in a round table discussion “The Effects of Nutrition on Alzheimer’s Disease.” The discussion took place as part of Quebec’s Alzheimer Societies annual meeting. Dr. Christiane Laberge was the moderator.
Dr. Pierrette Gaudreau, professor at the department of medicine at Montreal University, presented the results of a Quebec study NuAge, while Dr. Guylaine Ferland, professor in the department of nutrition at Montreal University, discussed the NutCog study. Our Nutrition Director, Danielle Lamontagne, and myself presented our Alzheimer Meal Plans.
It was an enriching experience and we thank the Federation of Quebec Alzheimer Societies for this opportunity.
Discussion participants are pictured here with the hosts: Sylvie Piché, Director Communications, and Nouha Ben Gaied, Director R&D, of the Federation of Quebec Alzheimer Societies
Do you want to do all you can to prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Then give our Alzheimer meal plans a go.
Author
Cinzia Cuneo, founder of SOSCuisine.com, never wanted to neglect the quality of her food. She shares her special expertise to make good food quickly and without complications!
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