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! Spine & Sports Rehab Center presents nutrition tips,
and the Mediterranean diet is talked up around the nutrition world for its many health benefits
as well it should in our chiropractic world, too. Fish, fruits, and veggies are
good for all of us in this Baton Rouge
chiropractic family!
BENEFITS OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET
With the growing 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 provide
calcium and protein sufficient enough to preserve
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 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 females. (2) A study just released this
past month showed that older adults who followed
the Meditterranean Diet more strictly had reduced chances
of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, reduced
osteoporosis odds, reduced risk of
cognitive decline and hip fracture may be motivating to try and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Spine & Sports Rehab Center finds these new
studies interesting enough to share with our
Baton Rouge 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!
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Make your Baton Rouge chiropractic
appointment soon. When you think of the Mediterranean, we believe
that food becomes part of the picture, a beautiful
and healthy picture especially when incorporated into
a complete healthy Baton Rouge chiropractic treatment
plan!