It is suggested that people with Parkinson’s disease try a gluten-free diet. The flours in this recipe are worth adding to your pantry. They are low in carbs and contain good fats, fiber, and protein. The fat and fiber will help address the constipation that often accompanies PD. These muffins also contain aromatics like cinnamon and turmeric, which help with brain health. They are lightly sweetened with honey. If you want a sweeter muffin, try adding more honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar. Enjoy!
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The Scoop on Poop and Parkinson’s (Part 2 of 2)
Last week we talked about the dangers, warning signs, and how to recognize if you are constipated, using the Bristol Stool Scale. Today, we have the final scoop on poop and Parkinson’s article, and how to smooth out the situation.
Continue reading “The Scoop on Poop and Parkinson’s (Part 2 of 2)”Very Easy, Super Healthy, Gluten-Free Delicata Crisps. YUM!
I love squash. Every fall I like to try new varieties. Last year, at the advice of a friend, I tried delicata squash and I fell in love! Just the name tells you that you’re in for a treat. And it’s so easy to prepare. You don’t even have to peel it, you can eat the skin! With my busy schedule, I’m all for delicious healthy food that is easy to prepare.
Delicata has a flavor similar to a sweet potato, chestnut and corn. The flesh of the delicata squash is sweet. It is oblong in shape, and can be yellowish, tan or cream in color with green stripes. Continue reading “Very Easy, Super Healthy, Gluten-Free Delicata Crisps. YUM!”
Healthy Parkinson’s Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Pears
This healthy salad has so many ingredients on the “yes” list for People with Parkinson’s. It is especially healthy because it’s derived from a Blue Zone. Blue Zones are places where the healthiest people in the world live (people with great mental and physical health and the location has record numbers of people who live past 100 years old). A lot of it has to do with the food they eat. Anytime you have bright-colored food with a little sweet and savory, you have a winner. This dish can be enjoyed anytime throughout the year.
This quinoa salad is a meal in one bowl. Serve it for lunch or dinner.
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Yummy Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pizza for People with Parkinson’s
Oh my goodness! I finally found a way to eat yummy pizza AND stay clear of my food allergies, which are ironically some of the same foods to avoid if you have Parkinson’s. This recipe does have potato starch (on the Keto “avoid” list), but for the rest of you with PD who are steering away from gluten and dairy, this is the best recipe I’ve found.
This easy-to-make gluten-free pizza crust is perfectly crisp on the edges and tender in the center. The author is the Minimalist Baker*, although I have modified it to make it easier for people with PD.
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