At the mention of the Mediterranean, what comes to mind? Postcard-worthy images of gorgeous
blue ocean waters, sandy beaches, cloudless blue
skies…and food? Yes, food! Wilson Family Chiropractic presents nutrition tips,
and the Mediterranean diet is talked up around the world of
nutrition for its multiple health advantages
as well it should in our chiropractic world, too. Fish, fruits, and veggies are
healthy for all of us in our Millville
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 related
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 risk of lumbar spine
osteoporosis in females. (2) A study just released this
past month pointed out that older adults who followed
the Meditterranean Diet closely had lower chances
of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, lower
osteoporosis odds, decreased probability of
cognitive decline and hip fracture may be inspiring to check
out and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Wilson Family Chiropractic finds these new
studies very interesting to share with our
Millville 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!
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Make your Millville chiropractic
appointment today. When you think of the Mediterranean, we anticipate
that food turns out to be part of the image, a pretty
and healthy image especially when incorporated into
a complete healthy Millville chiropractic treatment
plan!