Montreal Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk Of Cognitive Decline, Osteoporosis & Fracture Risk
Thoughts of the Mediterranean bring postcard-worthy images of beautiful blue ocean waters, white sane beaches, clear blue skies…and food? Yes, food! Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic shares nutrition tips, and the Mediterranean diet is talked up around the nutrition world 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 our Montreal chiropractic family!
BENEFITS OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET
With the expanding recognition that diet plays a valuable 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 deliver calcium and protein adequate enough to maintain 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 states 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 risk of lumbar spine osteoporosis in women. (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, lower risk of cognitive decline and hip fracture may be inspiring to try and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic finds these new studies very interesting to share with our Montreal 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 avoiding sugars, refined grains, ultra-processed foods, etc. (4) These are all possible if not simple!
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Make your Montreal chiropractic appointment soon. When you think of the Mediterranean, we expect that food turns out to be part of the picture, a pretty and healthy picture especially when included in an overall healthy Montreal chiropractic treatment plan!
