Thoughts
of the Mediterranean bring postcard-worthy images of beautiful
blue ocean waters, white sane beaches, clear blue
skies…and food? Yes, food! Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries 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 Manchester
chiropractic family!
BENEFITS OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET
With the expanding recognition that diet offers
a valuable role in health and prevention of disease issues
like osteoporosis, bone loss, etc., guidelines are being developed.
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 sufficient enough to preserve
normal calcium-phosphorous balance and bone metabolism all of which are linked to a decreased risk of fracture. (1) In other papers,
the Mediterranean diet has been described as reducing hip fracture
risk. Another recent paper explains that there is evidence
that a modified or alternative Mediterranean diet like the DASH (“Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension”) diet may also reduce hip
fracture risk as well as risk of lumbar spine
osteoporosis in women. (2) A study just released this
past month pointed out that older adults who followed
the Meditterranean Diet closely had lower odds
of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, lower
osteoporosis odds, lower probability of
cognitive decline and hip fracture may be motivating to try and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries finds these new
studies interesting enough to share with our
Manchester 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 suggests avoiding sugars,
refined grains, ultra-processed foods, etc. (4) These are all possible if not easy!
CONTACT Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
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Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates treatment of the oft-related compression fracture with The Cox® Technic System of
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Schedule your Manchester chiropractic
appointment soon. When you think of the Mediterranean, we believe
that food becomes part of the image, a beautiful
and healthy image especially when incorporated into
a complete healthy Manchester chiropractic treatment
plan!