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NUTRITION HOW TO INCLUDE MORE
Berries BERRIES IN YOUR DIET:
• Berries make a great snack.
• Top breakfast granola or cereals
FOR MEMORY • Start your day with overnight
with a handful of berries.
oats and berries (see recipe).
Polyphenols act as an • Berries are an excellent
salad topping.
By Anja Springthorpe anti-inflammatory • Add berries to desserts like ice
and contain antioxidants, cream, cake or panna cotta.
he number of age-associated condi-
tions, such as dementia and memory thus protecting • If fresh berries are not available
loss, are increasing in older adults. In the brain’s structure opt for frozen ones.
Tthe absence of an effective treatment and functionality.
to manage either of these cognitive diseases,
the focus has shifted to prevention. OVERNIGHT OATS
It is well understood that diet and life- AND BERRIES:
style impact memory loss later in life. Stud- Combine ¼ cup of rolled oats, ¼ cup Greek
ies found that berries typically reduce your yogurt, 1 handful of berries, a little honey
(optional) and ½ cup of milk in a mason jar. With
risk of memory decline. Berries are a partic- the lid closed, shake jar until ingredients are well-
ularly rich source of polyphenols, a group of combined. Leave in refrigerator for 6-8 hours for
compounds that aid cognitive health. These a healthy, berry-packed breakfast.
compounds are also responsible for the ber-
ries’ fragrant smell. THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
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