MIND-DASH Dietary Protocol

MIND - Mediterranean Intervention to prevent Neurodegenerative Delay (for Dementia/Alzheimers)

DASH - Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (since this exacerbates Dementia/Alzheimers)

MIND Scale
	Score 1	Score 0.5	Score 0	Your Score
Green leafy vegetables (like spinach & salad greens	At least 6 serves a week	2-6 serves a week	Less than 6 serves a week
Other vegetables	At least 1 a day	5-7 serves a week	Less than 5 serves a week
Berries	At least 2 servings a week	1 serve a week	Less than 1 serve a week
Nuts	5 servings a week	5 serves a week to 1 serve a month	Less than 1 serve a month
Beans - green, kidney, cannellini, chickpeas, mung beans etc.	At least 3 serves a week	2 serves a week	Less than 1 serve a week
Whole grains	3 or more servings a day	1 - 2 serves a day	Less than 1 serve a day
Fish	Once a week	2-6 serves a week	Less than 1 serve a week
Poultry (like chicken or turkey)	2 serves a week	More than 2 servings a week	More than 4 serves a week
Olive oil	Use it as your main cooking oil		Not primary oil used
Wine (controversial)	One glass a day	More than 2 glasses a day	More than 3 glasses a day
Red meat	Less than 4 servings a week	More than 4 servings a week	More than 6 serves a week
Butter & margarine	Less than a tablespoon daily	1 tablespoon daily	More than 1 tablespoon daily
Cheese	Less than 1 serving a week	1 - 4 serves a week	More than 5 serves a week
Pastries & sweets (not including dark chocolate)	Less than 5 servings a week	2-4 serves a week	More than 4 serves a week
Fried or fast food	Less than 1 serving a week	2-4 serves a week	More than 4 serves a week
Ideal score on MIND scale is 10 or more (out of 15)			Total

The 5-Point Microvascular phytonutrient Protocol:

Peripheral circulation is often compromised as we age and in many health conditions, particularly Dementia & Alzheimers.

Boost dietary nitrates: raw beetroot or juice & green leafy vegetables
Increase cocoa intake: 20g/day of 85% chocolate, or cocoa powder 15g/day
Increase Berries (Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries) 50-100gm/day (for the antioxidants - anthocyanins & resveratrol)
Raw crushed garlic 1/2 - 1 clove/day
Increase herbs & spices: especially Green tea 3-4 cups/day, Turmeric & Ginger

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Calcium Food Sources