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
Community Group
A transcript of this episode is available here.
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