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La Grande Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk Of Cognitive Decline, Osteoporosis & Fracture Risk

October 31, 2023

At the mention of the Mediterranean, what comes to mind? Postcard-worthy images of gorgeous blue ocean waters, sandy beaches, cloudless blue skies…and food? Yes, food! Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC shares nutrition tips, and the Mediterranean diet is talked up around the world of nutrition for its many health advantages as well it should in our chiropractic world, too. Fish, fruits, and veggies are good for all of us in this La Grande chiropractic family!

BENEFITS OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET

With the growing recognition that diet plays a beneficial role in health and prevention of disease issues like osteoporosis, bone loss, etc., guidelines are being discussed. 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 reduced 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 reduce hip fracture risk as well as risk of lumbar spine osteoporosis in women. (2) A study just released this past month showed that older adults who followed the Meditterranean Diet more strictly had lower odds of developing cognitive decline. (3) Better BMD, lower osteoporosis odds, lower risk of cognitive decline and hip fracture may be motivating to try and follow the Mediterranean diet, yes? Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC finds these new studies interesting enough to share with our La Grande 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 staying away from sugars, refined grains, ultra-processed foods, etc. (4) These are all possible if not simple!

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Schedule your La Grande chiropractic appointment today. When you think of the Mediterranean, we anticipate that food turns out to be part of the picture, a pretty and healthy image especially when incorporated into an overall healthy La Grande chiropractic treatment plan!

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