Up next: Perlmutter praises dark green leafy vegetables. “These tend to be vegetables that are incredibly rich in vitamins, minerals, and plant nutrients like polyphenols,” she says. Think collard greens, collard greens, Swiss chard, etc.
“These vegetables are part of many diets that have been associated with longevity and better brain health,” he adds. In fact, a study conducted by Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center found that participants who ate at least one serving of leafy green vegetables per day had brains that were working. 11 years younger than his actual age, compared to those who rarely ate those vegetables. The researchers propose that it is the high content of antioxidants (such as lutein, beta-carotene, and alpha-tocopherol [aka, vitamin E]) that makes these vegetables so brain-healthy. “So trying to prioritize these types of vegetables every day in your diet is a big step for brain health,” adds Perlmutter.
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