Changes You Can Begin to Make to Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk

The ketogenic way of eating has been shown to help with many health issues, including epilepsy, diabetes, migraines, autism, some cancers, lymphedema/lipedema, weight loss, athletic performance and Alzheimer’s. 

 

Broadly speaking, the ketogenic diet is a high fat, moderate protein, low carbohydrate diet, which pushes the body to breakdown fat for energy instead of glucose (the body’s sugar). 

 

Ketones are a cleaner, more efficient fuel source than glucose, particularly for the brain. Too much glucose is actually toxic to the brain and it leads to excess insulin, and inflammation (which can feel like brain fog and may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s). Ketones are an efficient, slow-burning fuel source, leading to improved cognition – greater concentration and prolonged focus. 

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What does a whole foods ketogenic way of eating look like?

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• Eat high amounts of good quality, anti-inflammatory fats (extra virgin, cold-pressed olive oil, avocado, wild-caught cold water fish, raw nuts and seeds, extra virgin coconut oil, dark chocolate (at least 80% cacao) and whole free-range eggs)

 

• Eat moderate amounts good quality protein (whole free-range eggs, beans and lentils, quinoa, free-range poultry, grass-fed/-finished beef and lamb, and the fish, nuts and seeds mentioned above)

 

• Eat high amounts of low carbohydrate plant foods (non-starchy grains and veggies (dark leafy greens (kale, spinach, collards, chard, bok choy), onions and garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, asparagus) and low-sugar fruits (berries and citrus fruits)