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! Minster Chiropractic Center shares nutrition tips,
and the Mediterranean diet is talked up around the nutrition world for its multiple health advantages
as well it should in our chiropractic world, too. Fish, fruits, and veggies are
good for all of us in this Minster
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 established.
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 maintain
normal calcium-phosphorous balance and bone metabolism all of which are linked to a decreased risk of fracture. (1) In other papers,
the Mediterranean diet has been described as reducing 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 reduce hip
fracture risk in addition to threat of lumbar spine
osteoporosis in females. (2) A study just published this
past month pointed out that older adults who adhered
the Meditterranean Diet closely had lower chances
of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, reduced
osteoporosis odds, decreased risk of
cognitive decline and hip fracture may be motivating to try and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Minster Chiropractic Center finds these new
studies interesting enough to share with our
Minster 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 staying away from sugars,
refined grains, ultra-processed foods, etc. (4) These are all possible if not simple!
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Make your Minster chiropractic
appointment now. When you think of the Mediterranean, we bet
that food becomes part of the picture, a beautiful
and healthy image especially when included in
a complete healthy Minster chiropractic treatment
plan!