Adding more fall produce into your diet can support your brain and full-body health this season.
If youre not sure where to start, Abayev recommends adding more sweet potatoes to your diet.
Theyre so versatile and very easy to cook.
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you’ve got the option to also use them in a sweet dish as well, he said.
Here are five kinds of fall produce you should indulge in this fallincluding sweet potatoes.
Ginger
Ginger is a spicy root used in pumpkin pies and cozy fall soups.
One of the favorite ways I like to enjoy ginger is to make a tea, Mok said.
High levels of homocysteine are also linked to Alzheimers disease and dementia.
Leafy Greens
Dark leafy greens like kale, spinach, and collard greens have tons of brain health benefits.
For an easy boost, try adding these foods to salads, smoothies, or soups this season.
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