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The Mediterranean diet is helping me.

August 18, 2022
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For individuals with Parkinson's disease, maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet is crucial. Here are some dietary recommendations based on the knowledge base:

- Carbohydrates: Focus on grains, vegetables, and fruits during the day
- Protein: Reserve protein-rich foods (meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, beans, lentils, Show Full Answer

For individuals with Parkinson's disease, maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet is crucial. Here are some dietary recommendations based on the knowledge base:

- Carbohydrates: Focus on grains, vegetables, and fruits during the day.
- Protein: Reserve protein-rich foods (meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, beans, lentils, dairy) for dinner to avoid interference with [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]].
- Calcium and Vitamin D: Consume milk, fat-free yogurt, dark green vegetables (broccoli, spinach, leafy greens), and fortified juices or soy milk.
- Antioxidants and Phytochemicals: Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those rich in Vitamin C like cantaloupe, citrus, tomatoes, mango, pineapple, and berries.
- Mediterranean Diet: This diet, rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, eggs, whole grains, and fish, is linked with decreased risk and slower progression of Parkinson's disease.

Always consult your doctor before making significant dietary changes.

July 10, 2024
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No I don’t have anxiety

August 31, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

thanks My husband gets anxiety attacks-do you? what do you do?

August 31, 2022

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