Patient and caregiver were instructed on recommendations for MIND diet as follows:

MIND diet stands for Mediterranean-DASH Interventions for neurodegenerative delay. This dietary approach focusses on promoting brain health and comprises recommendations from Mediterranean and DASH diets. Incorporating this dietary measure in life-style choices is aimed at reducing the risk for cognitive decline and slowing the progression of dementia, in individuals with history of the condition.

MIND diet emphasizes focus on promoting consumption of

• Green leafy vegetables
• Other vegetables and beans
• Whole grains, nuts, and seeds
• Whole fruits and berries
• Fatty fish
• Low fat dairy
• Lean meat and skinless poultry
• Olive oil as cooking medium
• Wine, in moderation

MIND diet emphasizes limiting consumption of

• Foods with excess saturated fats, such as butter and margarine
• Red meat
• Foods with added salt and sugars