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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:47 am Post subject: Q: What should I eat?
What are good things to eat when I have Parkinson disease?
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RDJoined: 22 Jan 2007Posts: 94Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:28 am Post subject:
Dear Friend,
I advise everyone with PD to "make the most of every bite." Every bit of food can make a difference to your health, and that will help you best manage PD. Choose wholesome, nourishing foods, the less processed the better. If you care to provide more data, I might be able to give a fuller response: - age - gender - when diagnosed with PD - the names of all medications used (both PD, and other medications, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, herbal or other supplements) - any other diagnosed conditions (such as elevated blood pressure, food allergies, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc.) - any particular complaints or concerns such as nausea, edema, weight changes, constipation, sadness, etc._________________Best regards, Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD -- For a Parkinson Tip of the Day visit: http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:31 am Post subject: What are food to eat?
I am Male. I am diagnosed as PD 2003. I am 68 years old. I am taking one each Sinemet 25/100 with Jumax 5gm in the morning and afternoon, two sinemet in the evening. I do not have diabetes, high blood pressure, food allergies or high cholesterol. I have constipation but it is not always. I do not have nauesa, weight change or sadness. I spend 2 hours in the sport centre from Monday to Friday. Kindly advise what are food to eat to help my PD. Teo Kim Hoe
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RDJoined: 22 Jan 2007Posts: 94Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:49 pm Post subject:
Dear Teo,
You appear to be in such excellent health that it is difficult to say how it could be improved. Also, I don’t know what your current diet is, although your regime is so impressive that I’m sure it is very nutritious. However, here are some comments: - the omega-3 fatty acids are a very important component of the brain and nervous system. Fish, especially the fattier fish, are the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, and I strongly recommend several servings of fish each week. - calcium and magnesium play key roles in muscle contraction and relaxation, and it’s very important to be sure to get enough of these. Magnesium is abundant in whole, unprocessed grains, vegetables, nuts, and other foods, so I would certainly eat as few stripped, processed foods as possible. Calcium is a bit more difficult to find, except for dairy products; but unless you are allergic to them, these are very good foods, rich in high-quality protein as well as calcium. I would, however, be certain to take levodopa at least 30 minutes before dairy foods – they can, in some people, block levodopa absorption more strongly than other protein foods. - if you take vitamin/mineral supplements, I would avoid those that contain iron. Iron is a pro-oxidant (the opposite of antioxidant) and is implicated in heart disease, cancer, and PD. We must have iron, but a normal diet usually supplies our needs, and supplements can “over do it.” - occasional constipation isn’t a problem, but I would still be certain to eat a high-fiber diet and drink plenty of fluids. PD can slow peristalsis (movement of the gastrointestinal tract), and this can result in constipation. Both fiber and fluids are protective, not only against constipation, but other diseases as well, including dehydration, high blood pressure, and heart disease. - vitamin E (from foods, not from supplements) is very protective, and I would be certain to eat foods rich in vitamin E. If you will search the forum, you will find my article on vitamin E, which may be helpful: Information: Vitamin E and Parkinson's Disease.
Keep up your excellent work, you set a great example for us all!_________________Best regards, Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD -- For a Parkinson Tip of the Day visit: http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:47 am Post subject: Q: What should I eat?
What are good things to eat when I have Parkinson disease?
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RDJoined: 22 Jan 2007Posts: 94Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:28 am Post subject:
Dear Friend,
I advise everyone with PD to "make the most of every bite." Every bit of food can make a difference to your health, and that will help you best manage PD. Choose wholesome, nourishing foods, the less processed the better. If you care to provide more data, I might be able to give a fuller response: - age - gender - when diagnosed with PD - the names of all medications used (both PD, and other medications, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, herbal or other supplements) - any other diagnosed conditions (such as elevated blood pressure, food allergies, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc.) - any particular complaints or concerns such as nausea, edema, weight changes, constipation, sadness, etc._________________Best regards, Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD -- For a Parkinson Tip of the Day visit: http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:31 am Post subject: What are food to eat?
I am Male. I am diagnosed as PD 2003. I am 68 years old. I am taking one each Sinemet 25/100 with Jumax 5gm in the morning and afternoon, two sinemet in the evening. I do not have diabetes, high blood pressure, food allergies or high cholesterol. I have constipation but it is not always. I do not have nauesa, weight change or sadness. I spend 2 hours in the sport centre from Monday to Friday. Kindly advise what are food to eat to help my PD. Teo Kim Hoe
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Kathrynne Holden, MS, RDJoined: 22 Jan 2007Posts: 94Location: www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:49 pm Post subject:
Dear Teo,
You appear to be in such excellent health that it is difficult to say how it could be improved. Also, I don’t know what your current diet is, although your regime is so impressive that I’m sure it is very nutritious. However, here are some comments: - the omega-3 fatty acids are a very important component of the brain and nervous system. Fish, especially the fattier fish, are the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, and I strongly recommend several servings of fish each week. - calcium and magnesium play key roles in muscle contraction and relaxation, and it’s very important to be sure to get enough of these. Magnesium is abundant in whole, unprocessed grains, vegetables, nuts, and other foods, so I would certainly eat as few stripped, processed foods as possible. Calcium is a bit more difficult to find, except for dairy products; but unless you are allergic to them, these are very good foods, rich in high-quality protein as well as calcium. I would, however, be certain to take levodopa at least 30 minutes before dairy foods – they can, in some people, block levodopa absorption more strongly than other protein foods. - if you take vitamin/mineral supplements, I would avoid those that contain iron. Iron is a pro-oxidant (the opposite of antioxidant) and is implicated in heart disease, cancer, and PD. We must have iron, but a normal diet usually supplies our needs, and supplements can “over do it.” - occasional constipation isn’t a problem, but I would still be certain to eat a high-fiber diet and drink plenty of fluids. PD can slow peristalsis (movement of the gastrointestinal tract), and this can result in constipation. Both fiber and fluids are protective, not only against constipation, but other diseases as well, including dehydration, high blood pressure, and heart disease. - vitamin E (from foods, not from supplements) is very protective, and I would be certain to eat foods rich in vitamin E. If you will search the forum, you will find my article on vitamin E, which may be helpful: Information: Vitamin E and Parkinson's Disease.
Keep up your excellent work, you set a great example for us all!_________________Best regards, Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD -- For a Parkinson Tip of the Day visit: http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
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