At the mention of the Mediterranean, what comes to mind? Postcard-worthy images of gorgeous
blue ocean waters, sandy beaches, cloudless blue
skies…and food? Yes, food! Johnson Chiropractic presents 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
good for all of us in our Richmond
chiropractic family!
BENEFITS OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET
With the growing recognition that diet plays
a valuable role in health and prevention of disease issues
like osteoporosis, bone loss, etc., guidelines are being established.
A recent paper with suggestions for guidelines endorsed
a mediterranean-type diet with daily consumption of 2 to 3 dairy products to provide
calcium and protein adequate 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 states that there is indication
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 adhered
the Meditterranean Diet more strictly had lower odds
of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, lower
osteoporosis odds, reduced probability of
cognitive decline and hip fracture may be inspiring to check
out and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Johnson Chiropractic finds these new
studies quite interesting to share with our
Richmond 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 staying away from sugars,
refined grains, ultra-processed foods, etc. (4) These are all possible if not simple!
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Make your Richmond chiropractic
appointment today. When you think of the Mediterranean, we expect
that food turns out to be part of the image, a beautiful
and healthy image especially when included in
an overall healthy Richmond chiropractic treatment
plan!