Thoughts
of the Mediterranean bring postcard-worthy images of gorgeous
blue ocean waters, sandy beaches, cloudless blue
skies…and food? Yes, food! Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation shares nutrition tips,
and the Mediterranean diet is talked up around the nutrition world for its many health advantages
as well it should in our chiropractic world, too. Fish, fruits, and veggies are
good for all of us in this Carrolltown
chiropractic family!
BENEFITS OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET
With the growing 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 recommended
a mediterranean-type diet with daily consumption of 2 to 3 dairy products to deliver
calcium and protein sufficient enough to maintain
normal calcium-phosphorous balance and bone metabolism all of which are related
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 in addition to threat of lumbar spine
osteoporosis in women. (2) A study just released this
past month showed that older adults who followed
the Meditterranean Diet closely had lower chances
of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, reduced
osteoporosis odds, reduced risk of
cognitive decline and hip fracture may be inspiring to check
out and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation finds these new
studies very interesting to share with our
Carrolltown 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 easy!
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Schedule your Carrolltown chiropractic
appointment now. When you think of the Mediterranean, we expect
that food becomes part of the picture, a beautiful
and healthy picture especially when incorporated into
an overall healthy Carrolltown chiropractic treatment
plan!