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Preparing for a Wolf Run...
In 2016 Parkinsons.me entered a pack of wolves in all 4 Wolf Run events and for 2017 the Wolf Run has made Parkinsons.me their official...
Mar 31, 20172 min read


A very tasty spinach recipe
Like many allotment owners Parkinsons.me is currently planning what crops to sow following the big community garden clear up on Saturday...
Mar 26, 20171 min read


New research
One of the aims of our nutrition blog is to keep readers informed on findings of new research. This week we are reviewing research that...
Mar 17, 20173 min read


Carotenoids and Parkinson's
Carotenoids are found in plant based foods, most of which are orange and red in colour such as carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, peppers,...
Mar 11, 20172 min read


Happy reading!
As anyone with young children or grand children will know, last Thursday was World Book Day. This is a day that children who enjoy...
Mar 5, 20172 min read


Pancakes - shrove Tuesday
This coming Tuesday is pancake day! So get out your frying pan and give these dairy free pancakes a try. For the Pancakes you will need …...
Feb 25, 20171 min read


Eat the seasons - purple spouting broccoli
Purple sprouting broccoli has come back into fashion over the past few years. It was initially cultivated by the Romans but fell out of...
Feb 19, 20172 min read


Happy St Valentine's Day
The origins of St Valentine’s day can be traced back to ancient Roman times however it was Chaucer who linked it with romance in a poem...
Feb 13, 20172 min read


Family fajitas...
There have been many studies looking at the benefits of family meals including Project Eat, a 10 year cohort study. This particular study...
Feb 4, 20173 min read


Parkinson's - the bigger picture
“Sara! Come sit down with me and listen to this song.” YouTube is calling again and with a sigh, I try to find an excuse to get to the...
Feb 2, 20173 min read


Neuroprotective Omega-3
Omega 3 fatty acids found in oily fish have been proven to protect against neurodegenerative diseases. Research looking specifically at...
Jan 27, 20172 min read


Compulsive eating
It is reported that between 6 – 35% of people with Parkinson’s have impulsive and compulsive behaviours. The large variation is due to...
Jan 20, 20173 min read


Sugar - too much of a good thing?
Over the past couple of years sugar has received a lot of bad press. Is it fair and if so why? Unfortunately yes it is fair, there is...
Jan 13, 20172 min read


The new garden - an exciting start!
We now have the keys to the new garden! We have an impressive entry gate and a great location just off the bridleway and community...
Jan 11, 20171 min read


Fartichokes and carrots
Jerusalem artichoke (official title aka. Sunchoke) is one of the few vegetables that is not seen in supermarkets all year round. It is in...
Jan 6, 20172 min read


Helpful tips
In virtually every paper and magazine there is some article on what to eat and what not to eat. It is no wonder that many people are left...
Dec 18, 20161 min read


It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Here at Parkinsons.me we are always looking for enticing ways to encourage readers to increase antioxidants in their diet. This week we...
Dec 11, 20162 min read


Spiced pickled beetroot with dill
If you have never pickled before, try it. It is so much easier than it sounds and is incomparable in taste compared to shop bought...
Dec 4, 20162 min read


Gut bacteria - its in the balance
It is only relatively recently that scientist have discovered the importance of gut bacteria for wellbeing. The discovering of a gut-...
Nov 26, 20162 min read
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