There is so much about your life with Parkinson’s disease that you can’t control, but one thing that is in your control, is what you eat. How can food help you live your best life with PD? We spoke with registered dietitian nutritionist Jessica Schroeder, RDN, who explained the important role of nutrition in your treatment plan, and demonstrated which foods can help which PD symptoms. She also answered your questions about nutrition and PD live during the program.
You'll learn:
• Which diet(s) is best to follow for Parkinson’s disease
• How food can help with constipation, dizziness, and weight loss
• How to manage your diet along with medication doses
• The role of nutritional supplements
• Easy foods to prepare when you have tremor
Jessica can be reached via her website [ Ссылка ] and on social media @expeditionwellnesscoach
1:57 Jessica Schroeder, RDN, presentation
2:23 Food plate for constipation
4:32 Food plate for orthostatic hypotension
7:33 Food plate for unintended weight loss
9:51 Food plate for managing medications and protein intake
12:27 Food plate for gastroparesis or delayed gastric emptying
Click [ Ссылка ] to access more details about the five plates that Jessica presents as well as the recipes that she uses.
Q+A
15:47 How much water do you recommend to drink in a day?
17:20 How do you balance the need to drink water and urinary symptoms?
18:32 Can you take sodium pills to increase your sodium intake?
19:42 What are your thoughts on eating meat as a protein source, or are vegetable based proteins better?
21:27 I don't get hungry how do I eat when I have no appetite?
22:43 Can someone with Parkinson’s eat dairy?
25:05 How bad is sugar? Should I avoid it entirely?
26:59 Do you have any dietary recommendations for leg cramps?
28:16 Would you recommend drinking Boost or Ensure for unintentional weight loss?
29:37 What are your thoughts on eating gluten?
30:48 Can I drink alcohol?
31:54 Are there any diets that will help me sleep better?
33:23 Are there specific diets that you recommend - together a lot of people asking about - the Whole 30 diet? The Soul Diet? The Keto Diet?
35:21 Do you recommend any supplements?
36:47 What about if you have diabetes and Parkinson’s?
38:07 What foods contain antioxidants are they good for people with Parkinson's?
39:33 What are good foods to serve to someone with swallowing difficulty?
40:51 What are your thoughts on using foods to support the microbiome?
42:29 How should I arrange protein intake with medication doses?
45:42 Should I be eating ancient grains - e.g. quinoa, millet
46:33 What are good foods to prepare if you are having motor difficulty or tremor?
48:18 What about foods to help fight fatigue?
49:44 Are there foods to avoid in Parkinson's disease?
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