How food may help
Brain health is connected with blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes risk, physical activity, sleep, hearing, social connection, smoking and alcohol. Food contributes by supporting cardiovascular and metabolic health rather than acting as a stand-alone dementia treatment.
- Eat vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds and berries regularly.
- Use mostly unsaturated fats and include fish if suitable.
- Keep blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose under medical review.
- Combine eating well with movement, sleep, social activity and not smoking.
Personalise this advice
No diet guarantees dementia prevention or reverses cognitive decline. Sudden confusion, rapid decline, swallowing difficulty or unintended weight loss need medical assessment.
Brain health meal ideas
These recipes reflect a Mediterranean-style, plant-rich pattern with fish, berries, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds and healthy fats.
