Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Blueberries – Fruits and Veggies

Adults ages 50 and older with low intake of flavonoids, such as flavonols and flavonoid polymers found in tea, apples and pears, had a twofold increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, while those with low intake of anthocyanins, another flavonoid found in red wine, strawberries and blueberries, had a fourfold increased risk, compared with those with the highest flavonoid intake, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. “With no effective drugs currently available for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, preventing disease through a healthy diet is an important consideration,” said researcher Paul Jacques.