I know sugar is not my friend. I'm having a hard time lately and I'm trying to work out how much sugar affects the meds ?
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The wetter the wine the better. 😂
I have turned into a world class snacker. We keep plenty of things around to snack on. I try to eat healthy snacks ( berries, fruit, nuts and low sugar frozen treats ). But I really like ice cream - so I try and control how much I consume. I am diabetic so it is even more important. I wear a glucose monitor so I get instant feed back if I don't behave.
Beer is bad for Parkinsons Meds!!!!
My husband's Neurologist told him that a beer is okay as long as it doesn't affect his balance too much. He indulges in a beer every night. He was a pretty heavy drinker before his PD. I'm glad right now that he can have one without issues.
Sherri Dark chocolate can be good for you and tolerated it you are lactose intolerant as it contains no dairy. I am severely lactose intolerant but my guilty indulgence is dark chocolate covered pistachios or cashews with a small glass of red wine which my nutritionist encourages.The darker the chocolate the better.
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