Soul food makeover: can a traditional diet boost brain health?
NCT ID NCT05414682
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a brain-healthy version of soul food, called the MIND+SOUL diet, is practical and well-liked by older African Americans at risk for heart disease and cognitive decline. Twenty-nine participants aged 55 and older took cooking classes and received dietary coaching over 12 weeks. Researchers measured how many people stuck with the program and also tracked changes in body fat and heart health markers.
What this could mean
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Active substance
MIND+SOUL diet (a brain-healthy adaptation of traditional soul food)
What this could lead to
If successful, this diet approach could offer a practical way to support heart and brain health in older African Americans.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early feasibility study with only 29 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The diet requires significant lifestyle changes and may be hard to maintain long-term.
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University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States