MIND diet Archive

The holiday season is full of parties, gatherings, food, and drink — making it an ideal time to adopt healthier eating habits. Doing so can help you manage stress and avoid overeating, and will set you up for success in the new year.

The holiday season is probably the hardest time of year to resist rich, indulgent foods, but too many salty, fatty, sugary choices can harm your health. Instead, try adding natural flavor to holiday foods with herbs and spices, many of which contain substances that have a beneficial effect on health.

Summertime offers a great variety of fresh vegetables. Making vegetables the focus of a meal has many health benefits, and anyone can take advantage of this by preparing them in simple yet delicious ways.

Juicing can be a helpful way to meet your daily fruit and vegetable goals. While eating whole produce is ideal, a well-made juice offers key nutrients. Aim for mostly vegetables, limit fruit, and choose store-bought juices with no added sugar.

Summer is the perfect time to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your meals. Packed with health-promoting nutrients, many can be prepared without needing to use your stove or oven. And there are lots of ways to use them besides just making salads.

A 2026 study suggested that people who eat healthier plant-based diets, which prioritize whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes, have a lower risk of developing dementia than people who eat a plant-based diet that includes more refined grains, fruit juices, and added sugars.

In this quiz, test your knowledge of which foods can nourish your body and help prevent disease, and which foods can play an inflammatory role in the body.

Research suggests that when it comes to your overall health, opting for higher-quality, minimally processed foods over lower-quality, nutrient-poor foods is key—and perhaps even more important than the amounts or proportions of foods you eat. Small, consistent food swaps can make a big difference.