Table 1.
Comparison between a Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND Diets.
| Amount | Mediterranean | DASH | MIND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generous (Most meals) | Fruits (unprocessed) | Fruits (unprocessed) | Berries |
| Vegetables (unprocessed) | Vegetables (unprocessed) | Leafy Greens | |
| Whole Grains (unrefined) | Whole Grains | Other vegetables | |
| Beans | Whole Grains | ||
| Legumes | Beans | ||
| Nuts and Seeds | Legumes | ||
| Extra virgin olive oil | Nuts and Seeds | ||
| Extra virgin olive oil | |||
| Moderate (1–3 meals per week) | Fish (not fried) | Fish | Fish (not fried) |
| Poultry (not fried) | Poultry | Poultry (not fried) | |
| Low-fat dairy products | Low-fat dairy products | Alcohol | |
| Red wine | Nuts, seeds, dry beans, peas | ||
| Vegetable Oils | |||
| Limit | Sweets | Refined sugar | Pastries and sweets |
| Fried foods | Processed foods | Processed foods | |
| Red Meat | Full-fat dairy products | Red meat | |
| Processed meat | Saturated fats | Fried foods | |
| Refined oils | Trans fats | Cheese | |
| Butter/cream | Sodium |
The Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND Diets were compared to identify shared components. A nutrient-rich diet that includes these ingredients is expected to reduce the risk of AD.