Murfreesboro Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk Of Cognitive Decline, Osteoporosis & Fracture Risk
Thoughts of the Mediterranean bring postcard-worthy images of beautiful blue ocean waters, sandy beaches, clear blue skies…and food? Yes, food! Most Chiropractic Clinic presents nutrition tips, and the Mediterranean diet is bantered around the world of nutrition for its many health advantages as well it should in our chiropractic world, too. Fish, fruits, and veggies are healthy for all of us in our Murfreesboro 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 developed. A recent 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 reduced 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 evidence 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 women. (2) A study just published this past month showed that older adults who followed the Meditterranean Diet more strictly had lower chances of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, lower osteoporosis odds, reduced probability of cognitive decline and hip fracture may be motivating to check out and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Most Chiropractic Clinic finds these new studies quite interesting to share with our Murfreesboro 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 simple!
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Make your Murfreesboro chiropractic appointment today. When you think of the Mediterranean, we believe that food becomes part of the image, a pretty and healthy image especially when incorporated into an overall healthy Murfreesboro chiropractic treatment plan!
