A STUDY has found a "strong link" between Alzheimer's disease and the daily consumption of meat-based and processed foods.
Researchers at Bond University came to the conclusion after examining the diets of 438 Australians - 108 with Alzheimer's and 330 in a healthy control group.
Those diagnosed with Alzheimer's tended to regularly eat foods such as meat pies, sausages, ham, pizza and hamburgers, researchers found.
They also consumed less fruits and vegetables such as oranges, strawberries, avocado, capsicum, carrots, cabbage and spinach.
Previous studies have emphasised the positive effects of the Mediterranean diet on brain health, but this study is believed to be the first to link processed foods and Alzheimer's.
See more on the study HERE.
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