The Official MIND Diet

From the creator of the MIND diet and author of Diet for the MIND, the definitive guide to eating for optimum cognitive health, weight loss, and longevity

Dr. Martha Clare Morris's MIND diet took the nutrition world by storm when it revealed the link between diet and cognitive health, particularly as we age. Lauded by scientists, doctors, and organizations like the Alzheimer's Association, AARP, and US News & World Report, the MIND diet, which combines elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, offers hope for an easy, non-invasive, and effective way to lose weight, prevent cognitive decline, reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and promote vibrant brain health well into advanced age.

The Official MIND Diet is a practical, day-by-day guide to improving your brain health for life by adjusting what you eat. You'll learn:

- What foods to eat and limit to protect your brain from cognitive decline.

- How to seamlessly incorporate these foods into your routine.

- How to effectively stay on track and maintain your health and nutrition needs.

With more than sixty mouth-watering recipes for every meal of the day and fascinating, easy-to-understand science, The Official MIND Diet is your road map to weight loss, vitality, and a lifetime of delicious eating and optimal cognitive function.

"Dr. Martha Clare Morris was a brilliant researcher and friend who pioneered research on diet and prevention of dementia. Despite her untimely death, her daughter, Laura Morris, and colleague, Jennifer Ventrelle, have made the solid science behind her legacy, the MIND Diet, available to all readers. The Official MIND Diet offers a double reward: delicious and satisfying meals today and a sharper mind tomorrow."--Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, author of Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy

Dr. Martha Clare Morris was the Assistant Provost for Community Research and the Director of the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging and the MIND Center for Brain Health at Rush University in Chicago. She received her doctorate in epidemiology from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and served as the Principal Investigator of multiple studies that investigate dietary risk factors for the development of Alzheimer's disease, cognitive decline, and other common chronic conditions of older people.Laura Morris, Dr. Morris s daughter, is a personal trainer, nutrition consultant, and professionally trained chef who has worked with a variety of age groups and special populations, including elite athletes, cancer patients, and even public personalities.Jennifer Ventrelle, MS, is a registered dietitian, a certified personal trainer, certified in adult weight management, and a certified mindfulness-based stress reduction trainer. She currently directs the lifestyle programs for a multi-site trial of the impact of lifestyle on remission of the metabolic syndrome, and serves as the lead dietitian for a multi-site trial of the impact of diet on the prevention of Alzheimer s disease and for the Road Home Program for returning veterans and their families. She also owns and operates CHOICE Nutrition and Wellness, Inc., through which she designed and directs the nutrition and fitness curriculum at a residence for young adults who are motivated to acquire independent life skills.

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