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How To Get Started With The MIND Diet

Whole grains

Eat four or more servings a week of whole grains such as quinoa, buckwheat, rye, oats, bulgur, or brown and wild rice to enjoy the advantages of brain-boosting nutrients like vitamin B and many more.

Leafy greens

The MIND diet asks you to load up on leafy greens with at least six or more servings per week.

Vegetables

You are welcome to eat the rainbow with your brain-enriched vegetable selection. For example, opt for at least one daily serving and eat asparagus, broccoli, peppers, eggplant.

Nuts and seeds

Nuts are always a popular go-to that carries multiple benefits. But for the brain specifically, they contain a plethora of b vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals.

Berries

You probably already know the antioxidant-rich and brain-boosting benefits of berries. But did you know a study found adults who ate a daily serving of blueberries.

Beans

Whether you choose pinto beans, black beans, red beans, or chickpeas, beans are the ultimate superfood.

Fish

It’s widely acknowledged fatty fish such as tuna, salmon, mackerel, and trout contain high sources of omega-3 fatty acids, the healthy fats that promote brain and heart health.

Olive oil

Known as the staple of an Italian diet, this antioxidant-packed and versatile product promotes new brain cells, protects the brain from damage, and improves overall brain function.

Wine

The presence of antioxidants, specifically resveratrol, in both red and white wine is why you’re allowed one glass daily.