Parkinson Diet

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 studies. If not …..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? Can the ketogenic diet help Parkinson’s …..read more

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

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

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