Around one million people live with dementia in the UK. Currently, there is no cure for the disease but scientists are continuously looking at ways to prevent its onset and lower a person's chances of getting the condition.
Some of the research is looking at our diets and a recent study showed that following the Mediterranean diet might reduce your risk of developing dementia.
A Mediterranean diet is a diet inspired by the eating habits and traditional food typically found in Portugal, southern Spain, southern Italy, Crete and Greece. It is made up of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, legumes, lean proteins from fish and poultry as well as good fats from olive oil, some dairy, while limiting consumption of sweets and red meats.
