Thoughts
of the Mediterranean bring postcard-worthy images of gorgeous
blue ocean waters, white sane beaches, cloudless blue
skies…and food? Yes, food! Manahawkin Chiropractic Center shares 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 this Manahawkin
chiropractic family!
BENEFITS OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET
With the expanding recognition that diet offers
a beneficial role in health and prevention of disease issues
like osteoporosis, bone loss, etc., guidelines are being created.
A new 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 studies,
the Mediterranean diet has been described as reducing hip fracture
risk. Another new 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 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 closely had lower chances
of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, lower
osteoporosis odds, lower probability of
cognitive decline and hip fracture may be inspiring to try and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Manahawkin Chiropractic Center finds these new
studies interesting enough to share with our
Manahawkin chiropractic patients and their families.
WHAT DO I EAT ON THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET?
Good stuff! 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 simple!
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with Dr. Kevin Moriarty on The Back Doctors Podcast with
Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes treatment of the manytimes
linked compression fracture with The Cox® Technic System of
Spinal Pain Management.
Make your Manahawkin chiropractic
appointment soon. When you think of the Mediterranean, we believe
that food becomes part of the image, a beautiful
and healthy image especially when included in
a complete healthy Manahawkin chiropractic treatment
plan!