Dietary Recommendations

People that have Alzheimer's disease do not need a special diet nor can any diet really lessen or cure symptoms. However, there are a few simple dietary recommendations. Like everyone, patients with AD should be eating a well-balanced diet that consists of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and protein, while staying away from foods that are high in saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, and refined sugars.Due to memory loss, having a diet that consists of familiar foods that they ate before can help them recognize and have a greater appetite for food. Patient's typically experience a decreased appetite that can be due to their medications or decreased sense of taste, so accustomed foods will help with this problem.


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Source: https://www.alz.org/care/alzheimers-food-eating.asp