Ep 6: Food and Parkinson’s Disease: Nutrition, Meal Preparation and the Act of Eating

Food is an important part of everyone’s life. Adjusting your diet while managing a chronic illness can be a challenge.

 In this episode, we speak to a dietician about the foods and diets that are often recommended for people with Parkinson's. 

We also hear about tips and tools to make cooking and eating a little easier, especially while experiencing motor and non-motor symptoms.

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Resources

Diet and nutrition

• Guide to eating a Mediterranean diet - Michael J Fox Foundation
• Meal time booklet - Parkinson’s Foundation
• Information of pro and prebiotics  - Parkinson's Foundation

Common symptoms

• Studies to show constipation as common symptom of Parkinson’s disease - Study 1 and Study 2
• Webinar on gut related issues in Parkinson’s Disease - Michael J Fox Foundation

Adaptive Tools

• Swivel Spoons - Various types available on Amazon.com
• Lift steady table ware - Product website
• Wrist weights  - Various types available on Amazon.com
• Weighted bracelet - Product website

Podcast

• When Life Gives You Parkinson’s Podcast
• Acid reflux podcast 

Community Group

• PD Avengers

Get all the links and the episode transcript by visiting the website here.

This episode is made possible with support from Altoida and LSVT Global.

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