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What Is The Best Diet To Mediate Parkinson’s?

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Aurora, CO
January 14
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The Mediterranean Diet

January 14
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A balanced, nutritious diet can help people with Parkinson's feel their best and ensure medications work effectively. Here are some guidelines:

- Carbohydrates: Eat mostly grains, vegetables, and fruits during the day
- Protein: Reserve protein-rich foods (meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, beans, lentils, dairy) for dinner. Show Full Answer

A balanced, nutritious diet can help people with Parkinson's feel their best and ensure medications work effectively. Here are some guidelines:

- Carbohydrates: Eat mostly grains, vegetables, and fruits during the day.
- Protein: Reserve protein-rich foods (meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, beans, lentils, dairy) for dinner. If needed during the day, take [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] 30 minutes before or one hour after protein.
- Fiber: Include vegetables, fruits with peels, legumes, nuts, and whole grains to prevent constipation.
- Calcium and Vitamin D: Consume milk, yogurt, dark green vegetables, and fortified products.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Eat walnuts, pecans, flaxseed, canola and olive oil, and fatty fish.
- Hydration: Drink six to eight glasses of water daily.
- Alcohol and Caffeine: Moderate consumption may offer benefits but consult your doctor.

Always consult your doctor before making significant dietary changes.

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