Levodopa
I take levodopa, do I need to avoid protein?
Levodopa is one of the main medications used to treat Parkinson’s symptoms. For some people, protein seems to interfere with how well levodopa is absorbed by your body. It is …..read more
Living well
Telehealth Dietitian Appointments
Why see a Dietitian? Dietitians understand how nutrition affects the body and use this knowledge when treating you. Using the latest scientific information, dietitians partner with you to develop a …..read more
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Eating with Parkinson’s disease made easier
Eating and drinking can be challenging when you have Parkinson’s making it harder to get good nutrition. Your hand tremor can interfere with drinking from a cup; food may fall …..read more
Diet types
Can the Mediterranean diet help Parkinson’s?
The Mediterranean diet has been linked to a number of health benefits, including lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, slower decline in physical function in older adults and reduced risk of …..read more
Dysphagia
Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing and Parkinson’s
Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing is a common problem that can happen at any stage of Parkinson’s and is described as difficulty moving food, liquid, saliva or medication from your mouth …..read more
Gut health
7 diet tips for Parkinson’s & gastroparesis
Gastroparesis is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s. Also known as slow stomach emptying, gastroparesis slows the movement of food from your stomach to your small intestine. It can greatly …..read more
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Dancing, Mental Health & Parkinson’s
Making mental health and wellbeing a priority is important for people living with Parkinson’s disease. While diet is now recognised as a modifiable factor in the prevention and treatment of …..read more
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Can practicing Tai Chi help people with Parkinson’s?
Eating a well-balanced diet rich in nutrient-dense, plant-based foods with healthy fats is an eating pattern people with Parkinson’s and their families can benefit from. In addition to eating well, …..read more
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Board Games and Berries
What we eat has become an important focus of brain health due to its potential to delay cognitive decline which is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s. While it’s a …..read more
Eat well
Dietary antioxidants and progression of parkinsonism
A diet high in antioxidants may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers, but what about Parkinson’s? Could consuming a diet rich in antioxidant nutrients benefit people living …..read more
Diet types
5 foods to limit if you have Parkinson’s
Eating certain foods while limiting others may help improve brain health and benefit people with Parkinson’s. In fact there are 5 foods to limit if you have Parkinson’s as part …..read more
Diet types
10 foods to eat if you have Parkinson’s
Eating certain foods while limiting others can help people living with Parkinson’s. Research suggests eating 10 brain healthy foods, such as green leafy vegetables, as part of the MIND diet …..read more
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A berry good idea for Parkinson’s
The sooner people with Parkinson’s start eating berries the better. Berries are sweet, versatile and have a myriad of health benefits. They contain antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fibre plus a collection …..read more
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Decreased appetite and Parkinson’s
Decreased appetite is a common problem for people with Parkinson’s that can affect your ability to consume an adequate amount of food and fluid. There are many reasons your appetite …..read more
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Healthy diet patterns and symptoms preceding Parkinson’s
The symptoms of Parkinson’s are not just limited to movement, they are characterised by both motor (movement) and non-motor symptoms and are different from person to person. Non-motor symptoms like …..read more
Diet types
Can the MIND diet help Parkinson’s?
The MIND diet aims to promote brain health and has been associated with slower cognitive decline and with decreased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. But what about Parkinson’s? While we …..read more
Diet types
How to get enough fibre on the keto diet
The ketogenic or keto diet is a very high-fat, very low-carbohydrate, moderate protein diet which has been shown to improve certain symptoms of Parkinson’s in several small studies1,2,3. If not …..read more
Diet types
Can the ketogenic diet help Parkinson’s?
Emerging evidence supports the use of the ketogenic diet against a variety of neurological disorders including multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s. But what about Parkinson’s? Is there a potential place for …..read more
Gut health
Gut health, Parkinson’s and eating legumes
Legumes are a great addition to your diet if you have Parkinson’s. These nutrition powerhouses contain both insoluble and soluble fibre, plus resistant starch. Resistant starch promotes gut health by …..read more
Gut health
Diet tips for Parkinson’s & Constipation
Constipation is a very common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s. It can affect your quality of life and impact the effectiveness of certain Parkinson’s medications. If you are straining to empty …..read more
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Parkinson’s disease nutrition: Can diet help your symptoms?
As a Dietitian I am seeing more and more people with Parkinson’s wanting to know if changing their diet can help manage their symptoms and generally improve their quality of …..read more