German nutritionist Uwe Knob emphasized that the Mediterranean cuisine maintains mental fitness, as it protects against neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's.
He explained that the Mediterranean cuisine depends on green vegetables such as spinach, cabbage and fish rich in healthy fats omega-3, such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, nuts, legumes, whole grain products and olive oil.
These foods supply the body with important vitamins and minerals, and then help to support brain functions such as thinking, understanding, memorizing, remembering and concentrating.