Many people ask me the following: What is the best Parkinson’s diet? Here is my answer after researching this issue now for over a decade.
Reports of Best Parkinson’s Diet Choices that have been helping persons with Parkinson’s Symptoms feel better
The following is a listing reported by respondents on the annual Parkinsons Recovery Survey of dietary choices that helped them celebrate relief from Parkinson’s symptoms during 2021. No one approach floated to the top of the list as the most useful diet. Take note of the variety of diets that are listed!
It makes perfect sense to me that different diets will be appropriate for different people depending on their metabolism, blood type, genes, DNA and other factors. The challenge for those of you traveling down the road to recovery is to find and embrace the diet that will make it possible for you to celebrate relief from your symptoms. Here is the list. There are other diets certainly that were not reported but may be ideal for you and your body.
John Rollins PhD discusses the critical role that is played by Apoptosis and why it has such a critical influence on nervous system health. What is Apoptosis? It is the body’s natural process for repairing, regenerating and destroying damaged cells. Dozens of studies on Apoptosis are being published every day. It is one of the most researched topics out there right now.
Why is that? Researchers (including myself) have just realized that understanding Apoptosis offers a genuine understanding about what the body needs to heal at the cellular level. What is the bottom line of this understanding?
Most of us actually do not have access to some of the foods that are needed for cells to rejuvenate and regenerate. This explains why so many people who have launched an A+ recovery program have still not succeeded in reversing all of their symptoms.
Dr. Rollins discusses these issues in detail and offers a little history lesson about his longtime relationship with Dr. Bill McAnalley who was a recent guest on Parkinsons Recovery Radio and founder of Aroga.
Dr. Rollins explains how Aroga products and in particular the Core Pathways, Brain and Nerve Plus and Aloe 1 support and nurture neural tissue health. For more information about Aroga food products click on the link below.
My guest on Parkinsons Recovery Radio today was Warren Kramer who discussed what is involved with a successful macrobiotic practice for Parkinsons and why it is so powerful in improving one’s health. Click on the arrow below to hear this useful and amazing interview.
Macrobiotics Natural Treatment of Parkinson’s
Warren discussed how to tailor the macrobiotic approach to address symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. He also previewed what foods are best to avoid and to incorporate. Interested in natural remedies to address your symptoms? He offers several natural home remedies and lifestyle factors to consider.
Do you have tremors? Warren has some awesome suggestions for you.
Do you have mobility issues? Warren also has some awesome suggestions for you too.
Topics discussed about macrobiotics during the interview included:
1) Where does macrobiotics come from?
2) What is the difference between what a dietitian would suggest and you?
3) Why is macrobiotics effective in healing?
4) How do lifestyle factors play a role in healing?
5) What are the most important foods that a person with Parkinson’s should avoid?
6) What foods to include?
7) What are natural home remedies? What can help Parkinson’s?
Here are some of the questions Betrayal series Host Dr. O’Byran answered on the Parkinsons Recovery radio show this week:Â
Which gut tests do you recommend for folks with Parkinson’s?
Could Parkinson’s disease be considered in any way shape or form an Autoimmunine disease?
What tests do you need to determine what toxins, nutrient and mineral excess of deficiencies, etc. you have?
I am fighting to reverse my PD symptoms, which are a left hand tremor and a left shoulder freeze. My symptoms have lessened in intensity, but do you have a suggestion of what I can do?Â
Quite a lot of calories come from gluten foods and dairy (I don’t eat processed foods or drinks) so I would like your advice on how best to maintain my calorie intake.
What do you think about microwaves?
I think It was mentioned in Betrayal episode 3 that the blood test for gluten intolerance was not fine enough to pick up all intolerances. Is there a test which we can ask for which is more accurate?
Would you pass along a name of a Functional Medicine Consultant with experience in Parkinsons Disease in my area or at least how to seek one out?
Could you be more specific about diet recommendations? Do you have general guidelines regarding diet?
Click on the link below to hear the replay of my interview with Dr. O’Bryan.  Â
Dr. Kristen Allott, a naturopath doctor and Acupuncturist from Dynamic Paths, specializes in non-pharmacological interventions for anxiety and depression relief as well as addictions and Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). Her passion is to empower persons to reclaim their health
What do you do when you wake up at 3 am and cannot sleep? What tools can you use to address anxiety, depression and fatigue? Listen to the show and discover all of Dr. Allott secrets for restoring balance and health the natural way.
Below is Dr. Kristen Allott’s handout for how to achieve anxiety and depression relief by optimizing your brain health. The handout provides excellent guidelines that make it possible to achieve depression relief and reduce anxiety by eating small amounts of protein throughout the day.
Below is Dr. Allott’s overview for how the right nutrition for anxiety and pain relief that offers welcome relief from depression.
Please consult with your doctor before changing your diet.
Healthy Protein Sources
Legumes Nuts
Firm Tofu 1/2 c 20 g Nuts 1/4 c 8 g
Tofu 1/2 c 10 g Seeds 2 T 3 g
Tempeh 1/2 c 16 g Nut butter 2 T 8 g
Lentils 1/2 c 9 g Seed butter 2 T 5 g
Refried beans 1/2 c 8 g Milk Products
Whole beans 1/2 c 7 g Cottage cheese (LF) 1/2 c 12 g
Gardenburger 1 patty 11 g High Protein Yogurt 1/2 c 8-9 g
Seed Grains Not Milk or cheese
Quinea 1/2 c 11 g Eggs
Barley 1/2 c 10 g Egg, whole 1 7 g
Dark rye flour 1/2 c 9 g
Millet 1/2 c 4 g
Oats 1/2 c 3 g Note: Egg yolks contain nutrients that
are excellent for mental health.
Brown rice 1/2 c 3 g
White rice 1/2 c 3 g
Dairy Substitutes Protein powder 1 T 9-15 g
Soy milk 1 c 6 g Yogurt (LF) 1 c 8-14 g
Soy cheese 1 oz 4-7 g Wild fish 3 oz 21 g
Soy yogurt 1 c 6 g
Chicken, Turkey, Beef, Pork 3 oz 21 g
Protein for Mental Health
Small frequent meals with protein help the brain synthesize dopamine and serotonin and stabilize blood glucose to help you feel better. Be sure to also eat vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
How much protein should I eat?
The quick calculation for your target protein intake is 8 grams of protein for every 20 lbs of body weight, or one-third of your caloric intake is protein. Most people feel better when they eat at least 20 grams in the morning, 20 grams in the afternoon and 20 grams in the evening. The maximum amount of protein per day is 120 grams.
Your Weight (lbs) Target Grams protein Acceptable Range Protein
100 40 36-45
120 48 43-54
140 56 50-63
160 64 57-72
180 72 64-81
200 80 71-90
Portion control
Here are some visual clues to help you keep servings to the proper size:
3 oz of any meat= a deck of playing cards
½ c cooked grain = a small fist
1 oz cheese = a thumb
1 oz nuts = a golf ball
1 T nut butter or nuts = a silver dollar or a walnut
Benefits of eating enough protein
Less fatigue, particularly in the afternoons
Better sleep
More energy
Hungry less often
Better and more stable moods
Higher metabolism from having more muscle mass
Lizard Brain Treat
1/4 cup of fruit juice
1/4 cup of nuts (almonds, cashews, hazelnuts)
Use the Lizard Brain Treat for anxiety and depression relief when you are …
Anxious, irritated, or agitated.
Anticipating something that makes you anxious, irritated and/or agitated.
Not hungry after waking in the morning. Try having nuts and juice on your bed stand and consume the treat prior to getting out of bed
Hungry, having gone too long (more than 4 hours) without eating
Having 3 AM committee meeting: waking at 3 AM and being sure that sleep will not come for 2 hours.
Three Day of Ridiculous Amounts of Protein: Protein Every Three Hours
7 AM Breakfast: (14 grams of protein) within an hour of waking
Two eggs, 1 piece of toast, one apple or pear
10AM Snack: (6-7 grams of protein)
1/4 cup of nuts: almonds, peanuts, cashews, and hazelnuts
Or 1/4 cup cottage cheese
Or 2 TBS of nut butter-peanut, almond, and/or cashew
12 to 1PM Lunch: (21 grams of protein) meat the size of a deck of cards
This can be a sandwich, wrap, salad, or soup.
Plus 1 cup of veggies or 1 cup of whole real grain-brown rice, quinoa, and bulgur
Be sure that there is a little veggie fat– avocado, nut oil and/or olive oil.
3 pm Snack: (6-7 grams of protein)
1/4 cup of nuts-almonds, peanuts, cashews, and hazelnuts
Or 1/4 cup cottage cheese
Or 2 TBS of nut butter-peanut, almond, and/or cashew
6 PM Dinner: (21 grams of protein) meat the size of a deck of cards
This can be a sandwich, wrap, salad, or soup.
Plus 1 cup of veggies or 1 cup of whole real grain-brown rice, quinoa, and/or bulgur
Be sure that there is a little veggie fat– avocado, nut oil and/or olive oil.
