Thoughts
of the Mediterranean bring postcard-worthy images of beautiful
blue ocean waters, sandy beaches, clear blue
skies…and food? Yes, food! Satterwhite Chiropractic shares nutrition tips,
and the Mediterranean diet is bantered around the world of
nutrition for its many health benefits
as well it should in our chiropractic world, too. Fish, fruits, and veggies are
healthy for all of us in this Oxford
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 discussed.
A new paper with suggestions for guidelines endorsed
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 related
to a decreased risk of fracture. (1) In other studies,
the Mediterranean diet has been described as reducing hip fracture
risk. Another new paper explains that there is indication
that a modified or alternative Mediterranean diet like the DASH (“Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension”) diet may also lower hip
fracture risk as well as risk of lumbar spine
osteoporosis in females. (2) A study just published this
past month pointed out that older adults who adhered
the Meditterranean Diet more strictly had reduced odds
of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, reduced
osteoporosis odds, lower risk of
cognitive decline and hip fracture may be inspiring to check
out and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Satterwhite Chiropractic finds these new
studies quite interesting to share with our
Oxford 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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Schedule your Oxford chiropractic
appointment now. When you think of the Mediterranean, we anticipate
that food becomes part of the picture, a beautiful
and healthy picture especially when incorporated into
an overall healthy Oxford chiropractic treatment
plan!