Fernandina Beach 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, white sane beaches, clear blue skies…and food? Yes, food! Amelia Chiropractic Clinic presents nutrition tips, and the Mediterranean diet is talked up 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 our Fernandina Beach 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 created. 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 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 reduce hip fracture risk in addition to threat of lumbar spine osteoporosis in females. (2) A study just published this past month showed that older adults who adhered the Meditterranean Diet closely had lower odds of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, lower osteoporosis odds, decreased risk of cognitive decline and hip fracture may be motivating to try and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Amelia Chiropractic Clinic finds these new studies interesting enough to share with our Fernandina Beach 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 easy!
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Schedule your Fernandina Beach chiropractic appointment today. When you think of the Mediterranean, we believe that food turns out to be part of the picture, a pretty and healthy picture especially when incorporated into a complete healthy Fernandina Beach chiropractic treatment plan!
