Gut health - Parkinson Diet

Gut health, Parkinson’s and eating legumes

11/2018 Amy Neill, Dietitian

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 or slow stomach emptying, diet and Parkinson's

7 diet tips for Parkinson’s & gastroparesis

11/2018 Amy Neill, Dietitian

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

Diet tips for Parkinson's and constipation / bowel

Diet tips for Parkinson’s & Constipation

11/2018 Amy Neill, Dietitian

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

Dietitian case study: “Difficulty eating with tremor & weight loss”

Dietitian Case Study: Betty came for a Dietitian assessment as she was concerned about her decreased appetite with gradual weight loss noted over the past three years. Betty was also having difficulty eating with her hand .....read more
Dietitian case study: “Weight loss and levodopa not kicking in”

Dietitian Case Study: Kelly came for a Dietitian assessment as she was concerned about a large amount of unintentional weight loss she had experienced. Kelly was aged in her sixties, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in .....read more
Dietitian case study: “Hard, dry stools & straining”

Dietitian case Study: Graham came for a Dietitian assessment as he was experiencing constipation (hard, dry stools) and his doctor suggested he get his diet reviewed to help improve bowel health. Graham was aged in .....read more

Cilantro Pesto

Recipes for people with Parkinson’s: Cilantro Pesto (yields 4–6 servings) This recipe caught my .....read more
Gorgeous Peach Salad

Recipes for people with Parkinson’s: Gorgeous Peach Salad (yields 3-4 servings) This recipe caught .....read more
Beetroot and cashew puree

Recipes for people with Parkinson’s: Beetroot and cashew puree Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing is .....read more
Banana Oat and Cinnamon Smoothie

Recipes for people with Parkinson’s Banana Oat and Cinnamon Smoothie (1-2 serves) Bananas .....read more
Egg and vegetable muffins

Recipes for people with Parkinson’s: Egg and vegetable muffins (makes 6) Egg and .....read more
Chocolate avocado mousse

Recipes for people with Parkinson’s: Serves 4 Avocado is such a versatile ingredient .....read more
Carrot & Miso Soup with Silken Tofu

Recipes for people with Parkinson’s: Carrot & Miso Soup with Silken Tofu A .....read more
Creamy spinach sweet potato noodles with cashew sauce

Recipes for people with Parkinson’s: Creamy spinach sweet potato noodles with cashew sauce .....read more