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Related: About this forumPreventing Alzheimer's is easier than you think
Quit eating sugar and the processed foods that are killing us slowly.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/diagnosis-diet/201609/preventing-alzheimer-s-disease-is-easier-you-think
"Three steps you can take right now to minimize your risk for Alzheimers Disease
1. Find out how insulin resistant you are. Your health care provider can estimate where you are on the insulin resistance spectrum using simple blood tests such as glucose, insulin, triglyceride and HDL cholesterol levels, in combination with other information such as waist measurement and blood pressure. In my article How to Diagnose, Prevent and Treat Insulin Resistance, I include a downloadable PDF of tests with healthy target ranges for you to discuss with your health care provider, and a simple formula you can use to calculate your own insulin resistance.
2. Avoid refined carbohydrates like the plague, starting right now. Even if you dont have insulin resistance yet, you remain at high risk for developing it until you kick refined carbohydrates such as bagels, juice boxes and granola bars to the curb. For clear definitions and a list of refined foods to avoid: http://www.diagnosisdiet.com/refined-carbohydrate-list/
3. If you have insulin resistance, watch your carbohydrate intake. Unfortunately, people with insulin resistance need to be careful with all carbs, not just the refined ones. Replace most of the carbs on your plate with delicious healthy fats and proteins to protect your insulin signaling system. The infographic below provides key strategies you'll need to normalize blood sugar and insulin levels."
tinrobot
(10,848 posts)My wife's family is prone to Alzheimer's, so she's been participating in some studies. We've learned a lot about the disease and it's progression. There are a myriad of factors that contribute, and yes, sugar is one, but not the only one.
bagelsforbreakfast
(1,427 posts)This sounds like TRUMP science to me!
sense
(1,219 posts)idea that science exists.
Medicine has been corrupted by money and greed and we've been mislead for years about most disease and nutrition so that corporations can profit. Nothing new in that. Happens everywhere you look. Believing the PTB puts us all at risk. Question everything.
Nice handle.
Silent3
(15,018 posts)...in exchange for doing something that is not at all easy, and possibly overstated since it's not at all definitively proven that one would have to go as far as "avoid(ing) refined carbohydrates like the plague" to significantly lower the risk of developing insulin resistance.
Simply eating many of those foods (listed as if they've dangerous poisons) in smaller quantities and in combination with foods that have a low glycemic index could reduce blood sugar spikes.
And then again, we might have very little idea how accurate or useful glycemic index ratings are: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/study-casts-doubt-reliability-glycemic-index-values/story?id=41938728
This article is nothing more than typical overblown hype and poor journalism.
sense
(1,219 posts)refined carbs and sugars is best for us in many ways. It's not that difficult and there's no reason for you to poo poo the idea. Give it a google. There are many more scientists out there that agree and who are getting good results for many chronic diseases by advocating for a healthier way of eating.
Alzheimer's is being referred to by many as Type 3 diabetes. There's a reason for it and we really should be paying attention while we can.
tinrobot
(10,848 posts)It may help mitigate the condition, but it is not that simple. There are many factors at play - genetics, diet, exercise, environment, etc...
sense
(1,219 posts)And not prevent all. No one said anything was simple, just that there are ways to be smarter about what we're eating. Not that difficult.
EvolveOrConvolve
(6,452 posts)The title says "Preventing" while the actual article says "minimizing".
Gotta love click-bait.
sense
(1,219 posts)EvolveOrConvolve
(6,452 posts)So only if it's sugar free.
Edit to add: I wasn't calling your title click-bait, I was calling the PT title click-bait. My mother is a subscriber, so I read the magazine when I'm doing my duty on the toilet at her house, and they're known for eye-catching bullshit titles and click-bait nonsense.
sense
(1,219 posts)Reversed it by eating a high fat, low carb diet. Quitting all things sugar or that turn to sugar quickly was a really good decision. Apparently for more than just the diabetes.
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