At the mention of the Mediterranean, what comes to mind? Postcard-worthy images of gorgeous
blue ocean waters, white sane beaches, cloudless blue
skies…and food? Yes, food! Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC 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 our La Grande
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 created.
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 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 recent 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 in addition to threat of lumbar spine
osteoporosis in females. (2) A study just released this
past month pointed out that older adults who followed
the Meditterranean Diet more strictly had reduced odds
of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, lower
osteoporosis odds, lower risk of
cognitive decline and hip fracture may be inspiring to check
out and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC finds these new
studies quite interesting to share with our
La Grande 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 proposes avoiding sugars,
refined grains, ultra-processed foods, etc. (4) These are all possible if not simple!
CONTACT Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC
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Schedule your La Grande chiropractic
appointment soon. When you think of the Mediterranean, we anticipate
that food becomes part of the picture, a beautiful
and healthy image especially when incorporated into
an overall healthy La Grande chiropractic treatment
plan!