Plant-Based Diets May Reduce the Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

Chocolate is a plant-based food! (Photo by Jessica Loaiza on Unsplash)

New research shows that the metabolites that come from eating a plant-based diet (especially plants that are high in polyphenol) offer protection against cognitive decline.

Artificial sweeteners? They increase the likelihood of cognitive decline.

Foods that were specifically studied: apples, cocoa, green tea, blueberries, oranges, pomegranates, coffee, mushrooms, and red wine.

Yes, coffee, chocolate, and red wine are plant-based!

reference: González-Domínguez, R., et al. (2021). Food and Microbiota Metabolites Associate with Cognitive Decline in Older Subjects: A 12-Year Prospective Study. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 65(23).