MEMORY ENHANCEMENT DIET
by Michael Lam, MD, MPH, ABAAM, CNC and Dorine Tan,
RD, MPH, ABAAHP
|
| Most
Beneficial |
| Vegetables
- green leafy |
Vitamins,
Minerals, Antioxidants, Fibre, phytochemicals |
| Green
Vegetable Juice |
Keep
internal terrain alkaline, enzymes |
| Onions,
Green Onions, Chives, Garlic |
Antibacterial,
antiviral, anticarcinogenic |
| Cabbage,
Broccoli, Cauliflower |
Prevent
estrogen dominance which cause cancer. |
| Tomatoes
(both raw and cook) |
High
Vitamin C and lycopene for CA prevention |
| Lemon,
Lime |
Keep
the body alkaline, high vitamin C |
| Papaya,
Apple, Grapes |
Active
Enzymes |
| Legumes |
Soluble
fibre, High protein |
| Nuts |
Monounsaturated
fatty acid, fibres, anti-inflammation |
| Cold
Deep water fish |
High
in Omega 3 Fatty Acid |
| Olive
Oil, Macademia Oil, Flax Seed oil |
Monounsaturated
fatty acid (lower chol) |
| Acceptable
(eat in moderation) |
| Whole
Fruits - |
Vitamins,
Minerals, Antioxidants, Fibre, Enzymes |
| Pineapples |
Active
Enzymes |
| Whole
Grains |
B-Vitamins,
Insoluble Fibre |
| Oats,
Barley |
Soluble
Fibre, Lower Cholesterol |
| Pasta
made with duram wheat |
Low
to medium glycemic index |
| Basmati
Rice |
Low
glycemic index |
| Soybean
Products in moderation |
Cancer
prevention |
| Tubor
vegetables in moderation - (carrots, beets, sweet potatoes) |
Beta
Carotene - good antioxidant |
| Polyunsaturated
Oil when not heated |
High
in Omega 6 fatty acid |
| Avoid |
| Most
Tuber vegetables (potatoes, tapioca, carrots) |
High
glycemic index |
| Fruits
(banana, Watermelon, Cantaloupe) and all fruit juice |
High
glycemic index |
| White
Rice, white flour, white bread |
High
glycemic index |
| Peanuts |
Aflatoxin
(carcinogen) |
| Dairy
Products |
Allergen,
Hormone Increase |
| Coastal
Fish, Shellfish |
Toxic
Metals, carcinogenic |
| Meats,
Chicken |
Acid
forming, Carcinogenic, Increase Hormone |
| Margarine |
Transfat
/ Hydrogenated Oil - carcinogenic |
| Deep
Fried Food, chips |
Hydrogenated
Oil - carcinogenic |
| Saturated
Fats-Palm |
Increase
LDL Chol |
| Polyunsaturated
Oil when Heated |
Hydrogenated
Oil - carcinogenic |
| Soft
Drinks, Coffee, Tea, caffeinated drinks |
Acidic,
high sugar |
| Desserts |
High
in sugar, high in hydrogenated fats |
| Sugar |
Empty
calories, Increase TG, Inc Chol, Dental Caries |
