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
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
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
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 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
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
As a Dietitian I am seeing more and more people with Parkinson’s wanting to know if changing their diet can help their symptoms. To answer this question let’s first explore …..read more
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