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MIND Diet Principles

Meaning

MIND Diet Principles are the foundational, evidence-based guidelines of the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet, a hybrid nutritional protocol designed specifically to prevent cognitive decline and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The principles prioritize ten specific brain-healthy food groups, such as green leafy vegetables and berries, while limiting five unhealthy food groups, like red meat and fried foods. Clinical adherence to these principles is a powerful, non-pharmacological neuroprotective strategy.