Williamson Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk Of Cognitive Decline, Osteoporosis & Fracture Risk
At the mention of the Mediterranean, what comes to mind? Postcard-worthy images of beautiful blue ocean waters, white sane beaches, clear blue skies…and food? Yes, food! Apple Country Chiropractic shares nutrition tips, and the Mediterranean diet is bantered around the world of nutrition for its multiple health benefits as well it should in our chiropractic world, too. Fish, fruits, and veggies are healthy for all of us in this Williamson chiropractic family!
BENEFITS OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET
With the growing recognition that diet offers 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 endorsed a mediterranean-type diet with daily consumption of 2 to 3 dairy products to deliver 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 recent paper explains that there is indication that a modified or alternative Mediterranean diet like the DASH (“Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension”) diet may also decrease hip fracture risk in addition to threat of lumbar spine osteoporosis in females. (2) A study just released this past month showed that older adults who adhered the Meditterranean Diet more strictly had reduced chances of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, reduced osteoporosis odds, reduced probability of cognitive decline and hip fracture may be motivating to try and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Apple Country Chiropractic finds these new studies quite interesting to share with our Williamson chiropractic patients and their families.
WHAT DO I EAT ON THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET?
What foods are in the mediterranean diet? 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 proposes avoiding sugars, refined grains, ultra-processed foods, etc. (4) These are all possible if not simple!
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Schedule your Williamson chiropractic appointment soon. When you think of the Mediterranean, we anticipate that food becomes part of the picture, a pretty and healthy picture especially when incorporated into a complete healthy Williamson chiropractic treatment plan!
