West Des Moines 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, cloudless blue skies…and food? Yes, food! Executive Chiropractic of Iowa shares nutrition tips, and the Mediterranean diet is talked up around the nutrition world for its multiple health benefits as well it should in our chiropractic world, too. Fish, fruits, and veggies are good for all of us in this West Des Moines chiropractic family!
BENEFITS OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET
With the expanding recognition that diet offers 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 recommended 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 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 released this past month showed that older adults who adhered the Meditterranean Diet closely had lower chances of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, reduced osteoporosis odds, reduced probability of cognitive decline and hip fracture may be inspiring to check out and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Executive Chiropractic of Iowa finds these new studies very interesting to share with our West Des Moines 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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Schedule your West Des Moines chiropractic appointment today. When you think of the Mediterranean, we bet that food turns out to be part of the picture, a pretty and healthy picture especially when included in a complete healthy West Des Moines chiropractic treatment plan!
