A case study conducted by national US healthcare professionals included 2,886 seniors looking to improve cognitive ability. The research showed that including avocado as a regular food in an older adult’s diet can result in a large amount of cognitive benefits, such as a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. These new findings also expanded on how nutritional education among older adults in the United States should be offered as a way to promote the intake of a wide variety of nutrients on a regular basis.
Key Takeaways:
- Following the results of the 2011-14 NHANES research project, it is recommended that seniors add avocados as a staple in their diet.
- Older adults can benefit both mentally and physically by being mentored on how to introduce a wide variety of foods into their diet.
- Regular consumption of avocados can enhance overall fluency, as well as reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s.
“The avocado consuming group delivered significantly better results across all four tests and had a better overall cognitive score, which persisted even after adjusting for any confounding factors.”
Read more: https://australianavocados.com.au/older-adults-who-consume-avocado-have-better-cognition/
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