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Mediterranean-Style Diet Pattern Could Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Scientists are taking a closer look at the connections between what you eat and your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline. In a recently published Columbia University study, researchers found an association between reduced Alzheimer’s risk and a dietary pattern similar to the so-called “Mediterranean diet.” And several related dietary factors were in the spotlight in May at the International Academy of Nutrition and Aging’s (IANA) conference on nutrition, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.

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• In your article “Eating for Endurance,” you state that plant proteins are incomplete proteins with the exception of soy protein. I thought quinoa supplied all the essential amino acids. Isn’t quinoa a complete protein grain?
• Is there a chart of daily food allowances for people over 80 years old?

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