Since proper nutrition is the building foundation from which our bodies fight off disease, half the battle in improving symptoms of dementia is knowing what NOT to eat, or how NOT to prepare your food. Check out these eight principals that will be sure to make you think twice about what you put into your mouth.
1) No Milk - All dairy milk products should be eliminated from the diet of someone with Dementia. Instead, they should look elsewhere for their dairy needs. Milk made from soy, rice, almonds and goats are best.
2) No Red Meat - All forms of red meat and processed meats such as hot dogs or sausages should be eliminated from the diet. Instead, seek protein from alternate sources such as soy, alfalfa sprouts or fish. The best fish includes salmon, cod, tuna and sardines are an excellent source for high quality Omega 3 Fatty Acids which are highly beneficial to the body.
3) Extra Crispy? - Although the extra crispy chicken from KFC might taste real good, its best to avoid all fast foods and fried foods altogether. They contain too many free-radical-forming agents because of the type of oil it is deep-fried in.
4) Happy Hour! - Reduce your consumption of alcohol. If you are a non-drinker or just a social drinker (only once or twice a month), there are studies that were conducted in France that showed that light alcohol consumption of red wine once or twice a day proved successful in lowering stress levels due to the noted antioxidant activity of the oligomeric proanthocyanidin substances found in the wine.
5) Ban Sugar - It is highly beneficial to eliminate all foods containing refined sugars. These foods include cookies, cakes donuts and brownies. In addition, foods containing Equal/NutraSweet/Saccharin and Aspartame are potentially harmful and should be eliminated as well.
6) No Licorice - Although the sweet taste of licorice is a very amongst most everyone, it should be eliminated from the diet. Unfortunately, this tasty treat potentiates cortisol which then leads to compromised potassium intake which can than lead to hypokalemia.
7) Be Happy - Stress can be harmful to the body in many ways including cortisol, which mentioned above compromises potassium intake. In addition, it is very important not to inflict undue stress on the body with things such as red meat, caffeine, refined sugar, processed foods and nicotine.
8) Ban Aluminum - There has been some significant speculation that the ingestion of aluminum from cookware, antiperspirants, antacids and foods contributes highly to the onset of Alzheimer's disease, a cortical type of dementia.
1) No Milk - All dairy milk products should be eliminated from the diet of someone with Dementia. Instead, they should look elsewhere for their dairy needs. Milk made from soy, rice, almonds and goats are best.
2) No Red Meat - All forms of red meat and processed meats such as hot dogs or sausages should be eliminated from the diet. Instead, seek protein from alternate sources such as soy, alfalfa sprouts or fish. The best fish includes salmon, cod, tuna and sardines are an excellent source for high quality Omega 3 Fatty Acids which are highly beneficial to the body.
3) Extra Crispy? - Although the extra crispy chicken from KFC might taste real good, its best to avoid all fast foods and fried foods altogether. They contain too many free-radical-forming agents because of the type of oil it is deep-fried in.
4) Happy Hour! - Reduce your consumption of alcohol. If you are a non-drinker or just a social drinker (only once or twice a month), there are studies that were conducted in France that showed that light alcohol consumption of red wine once or twice a day proved successful in lowering stress levels due to the noted antioxidant activity of the oligomeric proanthocyanidin substances found in the wine.
5) Ban Sugar - It is highly beneficial to eliminate all foods containing refined sugars. These foods include cookies, cakes donuts and brownies. In addition, foods containing Equal/NutraSweet/Saccharin and Aspartame are potentially harmful and should be eliminated as well.
6) No Licorice - Although the sweet taste of licorice is a very amongst most everyone, it should be eliminated from the diet. Unfortunately, this tasty treat potentiates cortisol which then leads to compromised potassium intake which can than lead to hypokalemia.
7) Be Happy - Stress can be harmful to the body in many ways including cortisol, which mentioned above compromises potassium intake. In addition, it is very important not to inflict undue stress on the body with things such as red meat, caffeine, refined sugar, processed foods and nicotine.
8) Ban Aluminum - There has been some significant speculation that the ingestion of aluminum from cookware, antiperspirants, antacids and foods contributes highly to the onset of Alzheimer's disease, a cortical type of dementia.
About the Author:
Esther Dacanay is an established writer who loves to write and share. She started an online classroom at Clivir.com where she provide more information about Dementia Causes and Dementia Medication.
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