Dementia is the second leading cause of death in the country, with over 400,000 Australians currently living with the debilitating condition.
While we can’t change factors like genetics and aging, research suggests that lifestyle choices like a healthy diet, could make a big difference when it comes to reducing the risk.
Sunrise nutritionist, Sarah Di Lorenzo joined Nat and Shirvo to tell us more for ‘Dementia Action Week’
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DAY ON A PLATE
Breakfast – Oats with berries and yoghurt
1/4 cup of blueberries
1/2 cup of cooked oats
2 tablespoons greek yoghurt
Mid morning
8 walnuts
Lunch – Chicken, bean and avocado salad with brown rice
1/2 cup of cooked brown rice
120 grams of shredded chicken breast
1/3 avocado
1/4 cup of 4 bean mix (drain and rinse from can)
1 cup of leafy greens
5 cherry tomatoes
1 sliced cucumber
Dressing
1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
Lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Mid afternoon
Banana and 2 squares of dark chocolate
Dinner – Grilled salmon and vegetables
120 grams of grilled Salmon
2 cups of mixed steamed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrot)
1/2 cup portion of baked sweet potato
Garnish with parsley, 1 teaspoon of pumpkin seeds and drizzle with olive oil