At the mention of the Mediterranean, what comes to mind? Postcard-worthy images of gorgeous
blue ocean waters, sandy beaches, clear blue
skies…and food? Yes, food! Pflugerville Wellness Center shares nutrition tips,
and the Mediterranean diet is talked up around the nutrition world for its multiple health advantages
as well it should in our chiropractic world, too. Fish, fruits, and veggies are
good for all of us in our Pflugerville
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 created.
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 adequate enough to preserve
normal calcium-phosphorous balance and bone metabolism all of which are related
to a reduced risk of fracture. (1) In other papers,
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 decrease hip
fracture risk in addition to threat of lumbar spine
osteoporosis in women. (2) A study just released this
past month pointed out that older adults who followed
the Meditterranean Diet more strictly had lower 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? Pflugerville Wellness Center finds these new
studies interesting enough to share with our
Pflugerville 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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Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates treatment of the manytimes
linked compression fracture with The Cox® Technic System of
Spinal Pain Management.
Schedule your Pflugerville chiropractic
appointment soon. When you think of the Mediterranean, we bet
that food turns out to be part of the image, a beautiful
and healthy picture especially when incorporated into
an overall healthy Pflugerville chiropractic treatment
plan!