Read previewA dietitian who has written a book on the MIND diet spoke to Business Insider about the most common mistakes people make when starting to follow it.
The MIND diet stands for the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, and combines the principles of the Mediterranean and DASH diets , with added foods for brain health and longevity.
Research suggests the MIND diet can help reduce cognitive decline as people age.
BI spoke to McGrane about the mistakes people make when following the MIND diet.
Related storiesTrying to overhaul your diet overnightMcGrane said that you shouldn't try to completely switch to the MIND diet immediately.
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