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Serving meals to the
elderly which are rich
in Omega-3 oils can
massively reduce the
risk of them developing
dementia, a new
report reveals.
Scientists say consuming fatty oils cuts
the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by a
staggering 60 per cent.
The study, published in the Journal
of Neurology tracked more than 8,000
people, aged over 65, for four years.
It was also found that those who
regularly ate fruit and vegetables
cut the risk of developing a brain
bug by 30 per cent.
The Alzheimer’s Society has predicted that there will be more than one million Britons suffering from the illness by 2025.
Author of the medical report, Pascale
Barberger-Gateau, said: “While we’ve identified dietary patterns associated with lowering a person’s risk of dementiaor Alzheimer’s, more research is needed to better understand the mechanism of these nutrients involved in these apparently protective foods.”
One major concentrated source of Omega-3 is oily fish, such as mackerel and salmon. The type of Omega-3 contained in these fish is a complex one made up of two types of acids: EPA & DHA.
For those who are vegetarian, or simply have an allergy or aversion to fish, there are more simple Omega-3 fatty acids from plant sources.
Here are some of the foods you can serve which are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids:
Leafy Green Vegetables - For a double hit make a spinach and walnut salad.
Nuts - Walnuts, Brazil Nuts, Hazelnuts, Pecans.
Seeds - Choose seeded rolls to serve with soups. Sesame seeds can be added to dressings.
Tahini - This is a sesame seed paste that is used as a dip. Can also be used as a base for sauces.
Hummus - A great tasting chickpea dip.
Oils - Soya Bean Oil, Canola Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Flaxseed Oil.
Eggs - Egg yolks, both chicken and duck, are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids. |
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