Princeton's Ask the Doctor March-April 2020

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Wine : The MIND diet permits one glass of wine a day due to its antioxidant properties. Too much alcohol, however, will increase the risk to your heart and brain. Eggs : An egg is a significant source of vitamin B12 and protein. The yolk contains folate, lutein, vitamin D, and vitamin E. However, if you have heart disease, you may want to limit yolks because they are high in saturated fat. 5 Foods to Limit As I advise my clients, while there are some foods that may be unhealthy for the brain, these foods don’t have to be totally avoided—just consumed in smaller amounts. 1. Pastries and sugary foods (examples: donuts, candy, ice cream, cookies, sweetened beverages) 2. Red meat and red meat products (examples: fatty cuts of beef, hot dogs) 3. Fast foods and fried foods (examples: hamburgers, fried chicken) 4. Whole-fat cheese 5. Butter and margarine made with trans-fat

The good news is that these guidelines are not just good for your brain--they’re good for your heart, too. To schedule a consultation with a registered dietitian, call the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center at (732) 308-0570.

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