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

©2004 Michael Lam, MD.