Juneau Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk Of Cognitive Decline, Osteoporosis & Fracture Risk
At the mention of the Mediterranean, what comes to mind? Postcard-worthy images of beautiful blue ocean waters, sandy beaches, clear blue skies…and food? Yes, food! Aurora Chiropractic Center presents nutrition tips, and the Mediterranean diet is bantered around the nutrition world 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 Juneau chiropractic family!
BENEFITS OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET
With the expanding recognition that diet offers 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 linked to a decreased risk of fracture. (1) In other studies, the Mediterranean diet has been said to reduce 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 lower hip fracture risk in addition to risk of lumbar spine osteoporosis in women. (2) A study just published this past month showed that older adults who adhered the Meditterranean Diet closely had lower odds of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, reduced osteoporosis odds, reduced probability of cognitive decline and hip fracture may be motivating to try and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Aurora Chiropractic Center finds these new studies interesting enough to share with our Juneau 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 suggests avoiding sugars, refined grains, ultra-processed foods, etc. (4) These are all possible if not simple!
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Schedule your Juneau chiropractic appointment soon. When you think of the Mediterranean, we anticipate that food turns out to be part of the picture, a beautiful and healthy picture especially when included in a complete healthy Juneau chiropractic treatment plan!
