St Peters Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk Of Cognitive Decline, Osteoporosis & Fracture Risk
At the mention of the Mediterranean, what comes to mind? Postcard-worthy images of gorgeous blue ocean waters, sandy beaches, clear blue skies…and food? Yes, food! Old Mill Chiropractic shares nutrition tips, and the Mediterranean diet is talked up around the world of nutrition for its many health advantages as well it should in our chiropractic world, too. Fish, fruits, and veggies are good for all of us in this St Peters chiropractic family!
BENEFITS OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET
With the expanding recognition that diet plays a beneficial role in health and prevention of disease issues like osteoporosis, bone loss, etc., guidelines are being discussed. A new paper with suggestions for guidelines recommended a mediterranean-type diet with daily consumption of 2 to 3 dairy products to provide calcium and protein sufficient enough to preserve normal calcium-phosphorous balance and bone metabolism all of which are linked to a reduced risk of fracture. (1) In other papers, the Mediterranean diet has been said to reduce hip fracture risk. Another new paper explains that there is indication that a modified or alternative Mediterranean diet like the DASH (“Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension”) diet may also reduce hip fracture risk as well as risk of lumbar spine osteoporosis in females. (2) A study just published this past month pointed out that older adults who followed the Meditterranean Diet more strictly had reduced odds of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, reduced osteoporosis odds, reduced probability of cognitive decline and hip fracture may be inspiring to try and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Old Mill Chiropractic finds these new studies quite interesting to share with our St Peters chiropractic patients and their families.
WHAT DO I EAT ON THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET?
Good stuff! Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, healthy fats (olive oil, nuts, seeds), yogurt, seafood/fish, a little red wine, and lots of water, un-sugared sparkling water, juices. It suggests staying away from sugars, refined grains, ultra-processed foods, etc. (4) These are all possible if not simple!
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Make your St Peters chiropractic appointment soon. When you think of the Mediterranean, we expect that food becomes part of the picture, a beautiful and healthy picture especially when included in a complete healthy St Peters chiropractic treatment plan!
