The way that we eat has been shown to significantly affect our brain’s health and ability to retain cognitive function as we age. Begin adding these to your diet to help keep your brain healthy and, as an added benefit, you may even be able to prevent Alzheimer’s.

The ten food groups that aid in maintaining a healthy brain are:

• Green Leafy Vegetables (6/week)

• Other vegetables (1/day)

• Nuts and Seeds (5/week)

• Berries (2/week)

• Beans (3/week)

• Whole grains (3/day)

• Fish and shellfish (1/week)

• Poultry (2/week)

• Olive Oil

• Wine (1/day)

• Green tea daily