Thoughts
of the Mediterranean bring postcard-worthy images of gorgeous
blue ocean waters, white sane beaches, clear blue
skies…and food? Yes, food! Chiropractic Solutions presents nutrition tips,
and the Mediterranean diet is bantered 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 our San Jose
chiropractic family!
BENEFITS OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET
With the expanding recognition that diet offers
a valuable role in health and prevention of disease issues
like osteoporosis, bone loss, etc., guidelines are being developed.
A new paper with suggestions for guidelines recommended
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 linked to a decreased risk of fracture. (1) In other studies,
the Mediterranean diet has been said to reduce hip fracture
risk. Another recent paper explains that there is evidence
that a modified or alternative Mediterranean diet like the DASH (“Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension”) diet may also lower hip
fracture risk in addition to risk of lumbar spine
osteoporosis in women. (2) A study just released this
past month showed that older adults who adhered
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? Chiropractic Solutions finds these new
studies interesting enough to share with our
San Jose 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 proposes staying away from sugars,
refined grains, ultra-processed foods, etc. (4) These are all possible if not easy!
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Make your San Jose chiropractic
appointment now. When you think of the Mediterranean, we expect
that food becomes part of the image, a pretty
and healthy picture especially when included in
an overall healthy San Jose chiropractic treatment
plan!