If you are on the ketogenic diet (a high fat, low carb eating plan) for your Parkinson’s, you probably know about ghee. Ghee is like clarified butter, and it is considered a healthy fat alongside olive oil and coconut oil. Ghee is full of fat-soluble vitamins and healthy fats, and the benefits range from promoting bone health to great anti-inflammatory properties. It has been used for thousands of years and a staple in Ayurvedic healing practices.
Category: Nutrition
Tasty Shrimp Fajitas for the Parkinson’s Palate
This great dish is modified from a yummy recipe I saw online from Alyssa Rivers the blogger behind The Recipe Critic. It’s a tasty dish for anyone but also packed with great spices to add flavor (in case your sniffer is not smelling as well as it used to), colorful vegetables and healthy fats. Best of all you don’t have to eat different than your guests because this is wonderfully healthy for everyone.
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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Cheesy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers for People with Parkinson’s
It is suggested to limit gluten and dairy to decrease inflammation in the gut and fiber to help with digestion. This is especially true if you have Parkinson’s Disease. Here is a yummy quinoa dish you can serve guests and still stick to a gluten-free, dairy-free diet.
Did you know quinoa is more nutrient-dense alternative to rice? For a 100-gram serving, quinoa has double the amount of protein (14 grams versus 7 grams) for approximately the same number of calories. It also has 2.5 times the amount of fiber than rice,7 grams versus 3 grams, respectively. Most plant-based foods do not contain complete proteins containing all of the essential amino acids like meat, but quinoa is a complete protein. This makes quinoa a particularly beneficial food for those who do not eat animal products. Plus, I think the flavor is better than rice. Continue reading “Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Cheesy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers for People with Parkinson’s”
What Came First – Gut Issues or the Onset of Parkinson’s?
For many years, research has been leading towards the reality that Parkinson’s may start in the gut first and travel to the brain.
Recently, I was diagnosed with a dairy and soy allergy which causes inflammation in the esophagus and probably the gut. As I was sharing food ideas with my students, the topic of gut health and Parkinson’s Disease came up. I found people with PD often have no idea the gut is involved. They may have heard gluten-free diets can be helpful to manager PD, but most do not know why this is suggested. Laurie Mischley, author of “Natural Therapies For Parkinson’s Disease” and whom I served with on a medical advisory board and respect highly, says that dairy and other foods like gluten may contribute to inflammation in the gut, which may precipitate or worsen PD. Continue reading “What Came First – Gut Issues or the Onset of Parkinson’s?”
How Chia Seeds Can Help Parkinson’s Low Blood Pressure
March is National Nutrition Month, so we’ll keep going with our Parkinson’s’ superfood list. Next up is chia seeds and how they can help Parkinson’s low blood pressure.
When you stand up and feel light-headed it’s often due to low blood pressure or “orthostatic hypotension.” Your blood pressure isn’t high enough to adjust quickly to changes in body position. Since the blood must work against gravity to get to your brain, when you stand up, you get dizzy. Did you know this is common with Parkinson’s? I’m always surprised at how many people with PD don’t know this is a symptom and sometimes a side effect of medications. Continue reading “How Chia Seeds Can Help Parkinson’s Low Blood Pressure”