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          4. COFFEE                                           5. TEA
          Coffee is rich in antioxidants and increases brain circulation,  Tea is the most widely consumed beverage after water. There


          reduces  brain  inflammation,  improves  memory  time  and  are four types of tea: white, green, oolong, and black. White
          cognitive function. Coffee can also prevent liver cirrhosis and  and green tea has the highest antioxidants and least caffeine.


          can increase telomere length and so can increase longevity.  All tea boosts brain function.
          Decaf is also beneficial and has 75% of the antioxidants. 3-5   Even  the  Indian


          cups of coffee a day reduced the risk of dementia by 65%   masala tea  has

          according to a Finnish study. Also just one cup of coffee a day   many benefits.

          can reduce stroke risk by over 20% from a Japanese study.

          However  not  everyone  can  take  coffee  due  to  causing
          jitteriness, anxiety, hyperactive bladder. If packed with high




          sugar, artificial flavourings or artificial milk the benefits are
          negated.















          6. LEGUMES                        7. OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS            8. RED GRAPES
          Research shows the  greater the  Our brain is about 60% fat and half of  Red grapes contain Resveratrol a
          consumption of legumes the longer the  this fat is from omega 3 fatty acids.   compound  that  in  nature  fights  fungi

          longevity. Legumes contain folate, iron,   Consuming omega 3 fatty acids reduces   and  bacteria.  Resveratrol  reduces
          magnesium  that  helps  general  health.   the risk of developing dementia.   the  amyloid  beta  in  Alzheimer’s.  It
          They also contain choline a B vitamin                               enhances brain health  and reduces
          that  boosts acetylcholine  which helps  Best sources are oily fi sh (salmon or cod  neurodegeneration. Red grape juice has
          neurotransmission.                liver oil) or nuts and seeds such   been  shown  to  reverse early cognitive
                                            as  flax,  chia,  walnuts,  almonds.  Also   decline.

                                            spirulina and cholerella tablets are rich  So by incorporating healthy food choices
                                            sources of omega 3.               dementia  and other  degenerative
                                                                              diseases can be prevented.

          I wish everyone a Happy Diwali and Healthy New Year.
          Dr Dipa Modi
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