• In a 5 year prospective study of 960 participants, 1 daily serving of green leafy vegetables was found to slow cognitive decline. Individuals who consumed 2 or more vegetable servings per day were classified as 5 years younger on cognitive tests. (Zhao, 2018)
• A small Chinese study of 525 patients, showed a reduced risk of cognitive impairment in those that ate green vegetables every day. (Li, 2019)
• Higher vegetable intake was associated with a slowing of cognitive decline in an aging population. (Morris, 2006)

Leafy greens have almost no calories and high levels of minerals, particularly Magnesium and Sulfur. (acu-cell) (Worlds Healthiest, Mg) Bitter greens increase stomach acid production, possibly creating better protein and fat absorption. (McMullin, 2015) Herbs may chelate heavy metals. (Sears, 2013)

ACTIONS:

Eat Leafy greens. It is easy to buy frozen spinach and add to soups, casseroles, eggs, or just cook and eat.