Exercise, Nutrition, and Well-Being

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Overview

We have all heard about how important it is to stay active and eat right. Now we know that exercising, following a heart-healthy diet, socializing, and keeping your brain active can slow the progression of dementia.

Strategies to Eating Well

“Would My Grandma Recognize This?”
- When picking up something at the store, ask yourself this question. Remember natural food just exist, they do not have added ingredients.
Check the Label
- Always look at the nutrition label. Be very careful of products with lots of unpronounceable ingredients.
Look for Sugar
- If sugar, sometimes known as high fructose corn syrup or sucrose, is one of the first three ingredients then consider other options.
Avoid Shopping in Center Aisles
- Most of the time, natural foods, like produce, meat, and dairy are kept on the store’s edges – not in central aisles. Try spending more time shopping the store’s perimeter than in aisles. Or better yet, try a farmer’s market.
Eat Your Plants!
- Fruits and vegetables contain natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients that can protect your brain.

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