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
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? Is there …..read more
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
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
If not well-formulated the ketogenic or keto diet can lack fibre. Not consuming enough fibre can lead to or exacerbate constipation. Since constipation is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s …..read more
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
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 the body. However, protein …..read more
Legumes are a very healthy and economical food to include as part of a balanced diet. These nutrition powerhouses contain both insoluble and soluble fibre, plus resistant starch. Resistant starch …..read more
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
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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