Right May Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer's Disease Benefits of eating a well-balanced diet like low cholesterol, healthy bones, and a reduced risk of cancer have been known for years. But new research extends the list of benefits to include reducing your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. A recent study of involving more than 5,000 Dutch participants over the age of 55 suggests that a diet high in antioxidants may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by as much as 25 percent.
Antioxidants are substances that protect the body from the harmful effects of free-radicals.
Free radicals are uncharged atoms or molecules that can cause cellular damage within the body and have been blamed for heart disease and some types of cancer. Antioxidants identified as beneficial in the study group were beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E, which are found in many fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating healthy is a win-win proposition. And, in a well-balanced diet including fruits and vegetables, you should receive the recommended amounts of antioxidant. Fruits and vegetables are easy to fit into daily routine if not there already.