While age is the greatest risk factor for memory decline, eating a handful of nuts daily can promote mental health and memory skills by up to 60 percent, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging.
"By eating more than 10 grams (or two teaspoons) of nuts per day older people could improve their cognitive function by up to 60 per cent compared to those not eating nuts effectively warding off what would normally be experienced as a natural two-year cognition decline," said lead researcher Ming Li from the University of South Australia.
Health Benefits of Nuts
Nuts are power house of nutrition having health benefits ranging from weight loss to reducing risk of diabetes and heart attack.
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‘Consuming nuts for an extended period of time could be the key to better brain health, including improved thinking, reasoning, and memory in seniors.
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The reason could be because peanuts have specific anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that help reduce cognitive decline including dementia.
Nuts are also known to be high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber with nutritional properties that can lower cholesterol and improve cognitive health.
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Fox nuts commonly known as Makhana are edible seeds, which can be used as a wholesome ingredient to your diet as it offers numerous health benefits from your head to toe. So, instead of buying a packet of chips and other junk foods, just grab a bowl of makhanas to stay fit and healthy.
The study included 4,822 Chinese adults aged 55 and above.
According to the World Health Organization, the number of people living with dementia globally is at 47 million.
By 2030, this is projected to rise to 75 million, and by 2050, global dementia cases are estimated to almost triple.
"Population aging is one of the most substantial challenges of the twenty-first century," Li said.
"Not only are people living longer they naturally experience changes to conceptual reasoning, memory, and processing speed.
"While there is no cure for age-related cognitive decline and neurogenerative disease, variations in what people eat are delivering improvements for older people.
"If we can find ways to help older people retain their cognitive health and independence for longer even by modifying their diet then this is absolutely worth the effort," Li suggested.
Source: IANS
Benefits of Fox Nuts
Fox nuts commonly known as Makhana are edible seeds, which can be used as a wholesome ingredient to your diet as it offers numerous health benefits from your head to toe. So, instead of buying a packet of chips and other junk foods, just grab a bowl of makhanas to stay fit and healthy.
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The study included 4,822 Chinese adults aged 55 and above.
According to the World Health Organization, the number of people living with dementia globally is at 47 million.
By 2030, this is projected to rise to 75 million, and by 2050, global dementia cases are estimated to almost triple.
"Population aging is one of the most substantial challenges of the twenty-first century," Li said.
"Not only are people living longer they naturally experience changes to conceptual reasoning, memory, and processing speed.
"While there is no cure for age-related cognitive decline and neurogenerative disease, variations in what people eat are delivering improvements for older people.
"If we can find ways to help older people retain their cognitive health and independence for longer even by modifying their diet then this is absolutely worth the effort," Li suggested.
Source: IANS
Eating Nuts Every Day Can Boost Your Brain Health
Eating more nuts daily can improve your brain health and keep your brain sharp. So, make sure to grab some nuts every day to boost your thinking, reasoning and memory skills.
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