Parkinson Diet

Online course: Parkinson's disease & Constipation A Dietitians guide

Preventing constipation is so important for people with Parkinson’s!

02/2026 Amy Neill, Dietitian

Constipation is a very common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s affecting more than 50% of people. There are many reasons why managing and preventing constipation is important for people living with …..read more

Extra Virgin olive oil & Parkinson's: Dietitian advice for you

Extra Virgin olive oil and Parkinson’s: Dietitian advice for you

04/2026 Amy Neill, Dietitian

As a Dietitian who regularly consults people with Parkinson’s, I am often asked if consuming extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is beneficial for managing Parkinson’s. What I always tell people …..read more

Diet tips for Parkinson’s and Constipation

01/2026 Amy Neill, Dietitian

Constipation is a very common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s affecting more than 50% of people. It can affect your quality of life and impact the effectiveness of certain Parkinson’s medications. …..read more

Poorer dental health in more advanced Parkinson’s

12/2025 Amy Neill, Dietitian

People with Parkinson’s appear to have an increased risk of developing dental issues which can impact their overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life. Motor symptoms such as tremor, and …..read more

Ultra-processed foods and Parkinson’s

10/2025 Amy Neill, Dietitian

While it’s known that eating large quantities of ultra-processed foods is associated with various chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, what about Parkinson’s disease? Is there an association …..read more

I take levodopa, do I need to avoid protein?

10/2025 Amy Neill, Dietitian

Levodopa is one of the main medications used to treat Parkinson’s symptoms. For some people, dietary protein seems to interfere with how well levodopa is absorbed. Importantly, it is not …..read more

Telehealth Dietitian Appointments

05/2025 Amy Neill, Dietitian

Telehealth Dietitian appointments can help you to prioritise Parkinson’s disease nutrition which is very important. Making changes to your diet can help manage some of the non-motor symptoms associated with …..read more

Cutlery, eating dinner, adaptive equipment and aids

Eating with Parkinson’s disease made easier

02/2025 Amy Neill, Dietitian

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

Dancing, mental health and Parkinson's disease

Dancing, Mental Health & Parkinson’s

06/2024 Amy Neill, Dietitian

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

Can Tai Chi help people with Parkinson’s?

Can practicing Tai Chi help people with Parkinson’s?

12/2023 Amy Neill, Dietitian

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

Board games, berries, slow cognitive decline

Board Games and Berries

11/2023 Amy Neill, Dietitian

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

Dietary antioxidants and progression of parkinsonism

02/2023 Amy Neill, Dietitian

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

Foods to limit if you have Parkinson's disease for brain health

5 foods to limit if you have Parkinson’s

12/2021 Amy Neill, Dietitian

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

10 foods to eat if you have Parkinson’s

08/2021 Amy Neill, Dietitian

Eating certain foods while limiting others can help people living with Parkinson’s. Research suggests particular foods to eat if you have Parkinson’s, such as green leafy vegetables and berries, as …..read more

Berries for Parkinson's - anthocyanins, fibre, good for health

A berry good idea for Parkinson’s

07/2021 Amy Neill, Dietitian

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