From the creator of the MIND diet, the authoritative guide to eating for longevity and optimal cognitive function. Several factors play into whether you will suffer from cognitive decline and develop Alzheimer's disease -- lifestyle, health conditions, environment, and genetics, for example. But a new diet is proving to play a bigger role in brain health than we ever thought before: the MIND diet, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, offers hope for an easy, non-invasive, and effective way to prevent cognitive decline, reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and promote vibrant brain health well into advanced age. In DIET FOR THE MIND, leading epidemiologist and Alzheimer's researcher Martha Clare Morris presents the authoritative guide to the MIND diet. Combining elements of the DASH diet and Mediterranean diets, the MIND diet emphasizes whole grains, leafy greens, lean proteins, beans, and vegetables. With dozens of recipes, easy-to-understand science, and vital information about vitamins, dietary fats, alcohol, caffeine, and more, DIET FOR THE MIND is your roadmap to weight loss, vitality, and lifetime of optimal cognitive function.