Preview of: Nutrition Tips for Eating Well with Parkinson's

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Nutrition plays an important role in supporting overall health, but despite the many diets and wellness trends out there, there is no Parkinson's disease-specific diet scientifically proven to slow Parkinson's progression.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Lisa Deuel from the University of Vermont Medical Center to dispel the nutrition myths. She shares why it's more helpful to think about balance and moderation rather than restricting and labeling food as "good" or "bad". She explores the evidence behind diets like the Mediterranean and MIND (known as Neurodegenerative Delay) and breaks down commonly used terms like "neuroprotective" and "anti-inflammatory" so you can make more confident food choices.

More resources on Nutrition and Parkinson's:

"Nutrition and PD" fact sheet "What to Know Before Taking Nutritional Supplements for Parkinson's" podcast episode "Simple Resolutions for Better Health" blog post Listen to our other podcast episodes at parkinson.org/Podcasts.