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”
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”
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!
Continue reading “Purple Super Foods for Parkinson’s Brain and Heart Health (Part 2)”
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)”
Vitamin D is often thought of to be important for bone health and mood. However, it is important for general good health and helps with many body functions, like:
Vitamin D deficiency can cause a lot of problems. In fact, a study from Finland suggests that there may be a correlation between insufficient levels of vitamin D and the development of early Parkinson’s disease, and research has suggested that long term deficiency may play a role in the pathogenesis of the disease. If you have a vitamin D deficiency, you may experience: Continue reading “Why People with Parkinson’s Should Get Their Vitamin D Levels Checked”