Largo Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk Of Cognitive Decline, Osteoporosis & Fracture Risk
Thoughts of the Mediterranean bring postcard-worthy images of beautiful blue ocean waters, sandy beaches, clear blue skies…and food? Yes, food! Hollstrom & Associates Inc presents nutrition tips, and the Mediterranean diet is talked up around the world of nutrition for its many health benefits as well it should in our chiropractic world, too. Fish, fruits, and veggies are good for all of us in this Largo 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 developed. A recent paper with suggestions for guidelines endorsed a mediterranean-type diet with daily consumption of 2 to 3 dairy products to provide calcium and protein adequate enough to preserve normal calcium-phosphorous balance and bone metabolism all of which are linked to a decreased risk of fracture. (1) In other studies, the Mediterranean diet has been said to reduce hip fracture risk. Another new paper states that there is evidence that a modified or alternative Mediterranean diet like the DASH (“Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension”) diet may also lower hip fracture risk as well as threat of lumbar spine osteoporosis in women. (2) A study just published this past month showed that older adults who adhered the Meditterranean Diet closely had lower chances of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, lower osteoporosis odds, decreased risk of cognitive decline and hip fracture may be motivating to check out and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Hollstrom & Associates Inc finds these new studies very interesting to share with our Largo 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 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 Largo chiropractic appointment today. When you think of the Mediterranean, we believe that food becomes part of the image, a beautiful and healthy picture especially when included in an overall healthy Largo chiropractic treatment plan!
