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! Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka presents nutrition tips,
and the Mediterranean diet is talked up around the world of
nutrition for its multiple health benefits
as well it should in our chiropractic world, too. Fish, fruits, and veggies are
healthy for all of us in our Sitka
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 created.
A recent paper with suggestions for guidelines recommended
a mediterranean-type diet with daily consumption of 2 to 3 dairy products to deliver
calcium and protein sufficient enough to maintain
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 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 lower hip
fracture risk as well as threat 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 lower chances
of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, lower
osteoporosis odds, lower probability of
cognitive decline and hip fracture may be inspiring to check
out and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka finds these new
studies quite interesting to share with our
Sitka 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 easy!
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Make your Sitka chiropractic
appointment today. When you think of the Mediterranean, we expect
that food turns out to be part of the picture, a beautiful
and healthy image especially when included in
a complete healthy Sitka chiropractic treatment
plan!