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Why People with Parkinson’s Should Eat Flaxseed
I love flaxseeds they are an amazing anti-inflammatory and are the #1 source of lignans which promotes hormonal balance, improves digestion, and helps moisturizes your skin. That’s why I added flaxseeds to my list of superfoods for people with PD.
Let’s look at seven reasons why they are especially good for people with Parkinson’s: Continue reading “Why People with Parkinson’s Should Eat Flaxseed”
Why People with Parkinson’s Should Eat Avocados
In previous blog posts, we’ve talked about the purple superfoods, this week we’re talking about a super green fruit called the avocado.
Avocados are a wonderful fruit. They taste yummy and can be added to many dishes to enhance the nutritional value. When you add super-fibrous nutrient-dense foods to your diet, you are less likely to crave empty calorie foods. I like avocados because they are delicious and satisfy my hunger quickly on-the-go.
But did you know avocados are especially good for people with Parkinson’s Disease? Continue reading “Why People with Parkinson’s Should Eat Avocados”
Purple Super Foods for Parkinson’s Brain and Heart Health (Part 2)
Radishes, cabbages, beets, oh my!
Last week we talked about the power of purple fruits and the super antioxidant called anthocyanin they contain, which gives fruit and vegetables their deep red, purple or blue color. Let’s continue with super purple category – vegetables!
Purple Cabbage (sometimes called red cabbage)
Continue reading “Purple Super Foods for Parkinson’s Brain and Heart Health (Part 2)”
Purple Super Foods for Parkinson’s Brain and Heart Health (Part 1)
I’m purple lovin’ person. I’m a Minnesota Vikings fan; my brand color is purple; and my inner circle know I’m a forever Prince (Purple Rain music artist) fan.
I also love purple and blue foods because they have amazing nutritional value. They are great for your heart, gut, and your brain.
Our gut helps keep our body’s immune responses and inflammation under control. Additionally, gut hormones that enter the brain or are produced in the brain influence cognitive ability. Our gut helps keep our body’s immune responses and inflammation under control. Continue reading “Purple Super Foods for Parkinson’s Brain and Heart Health (Part 1)”
Hands-Only CPR Saves Lives… Ask My Mom Gracie
You can save a life with CPR; even if you’ve never taken a CPR class. How do I know? My mom saved my dad’s life when he went into full cardiac arrest. Continue reading “Hands-Only CPR Saves Lives… Ask My Mom Gracie”