The Official Mind Diet: A Scientifically Based Program to Lose Weight and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease -- Martha Clare Morris, Hardcover

From the creator of the MIND diet and author of Diet for the MIND who "pioneered research on diet and prevention of dementia" (Dr. Walter Willett), 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. Named one of the best diets 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 mouthwatering 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.

Author: Martha Clare Morris
Publisher: Little, Brown Spark
Published: 12/26/2023
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 8.80h x 6.10w x 2.00d
ISBN: 9780316441186

About the Author
Dr. Martha Clare Morris was a Professor of Epidemiology, 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. She led a team of researchers at Rush University Medical Center to develop the MIND Diet.

Laura Morris is a professionally trained chef, certified personal trainer, and certified nutrition consultant, who co-wrote the book Diet for the MIND with Dr. Martha Clare Morris, which was published in 2017. She has worked with a variety of age groups and special populations on the education and implementation of nutrition, food preparation and exercise programs for healthy living.

Jennifer Ventrelle, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian nutritionist certified in adult weight management, a certified personal trainer, and a mindfulness meditation teacher in the departments of Preventive Medicine and Clinical Nutrition at Rush University Medical Center. She was the Lead Dietitian on the MIND Diet Trial to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease and co-directs the interventions for the U.S. POINTER Study, the largest clinical trial exploring the impact of lifestyle on cognitive decline in the U.S. Jennifer is the founder of CHOICE Nutrition and Wellness, LLC, partnering with individuals and organizations interested in integrative wellness and behavior change for healthy living.