A compound found in food that prevents the damage of healthy cells like neurons
What are antioxidants?
Coughing during or after meals, clearing throat while eating, and feeling like food is constantly getting stuck in your throat while eating are all characteristics of…
What is dysphagia or swallowing difficulty?
A blue sticky mat that prevents a plate from sliding on the table.
What is a dycem?
This type of exercise includes brisk walking, jogging, biking, and swimming.
What is aerobic exercise?
A principle meaning “the substances that you take into your body as food and the way that they influence your health,” that can help slow the progression of Parkinson's Disease.
What is nutrition?
A popular beverage typically enjoyed with an evening meal that can cause dehydration and fatigue
What is alcohol?
The methods of tucking your chin while swallowing, not drinking through straws, taking small bites and chewing slowly, and waiting until after meals to drink beverages can all be used for Parksinon’s too…
What are safe swallowing strategies?
An attachment that can clip onto a plate to help scoop food onto utensils.
What is a plate guard?
A type of exercise that utilizes a lot of stretching and body strength.
What is yoga?
A food source that can increase your hydration if you struggle with involuntary urination.
What are fruits and vegetables?
The non-digestible part of plant-based foods that is good for digestive problems
What is fiber?
Liquids that have been thickened to a consistency that is safe for swallowing to help protect the airways.
What are thickened liquids?
Heavier utensils used for stability when having tremors.
What are weighted utensils?
Name the popular sport that Serena Williams plays.
What is tennis?
Foods high in this substance should only be eaten in moderation when taking an MAO B inhibitor.
What is tyramine?
Drug that should not be taken close to a protein-rich meal
What is levadopa?
This can cause chewing difficulty
What is weakening muscles in the tongue and jaw?
Yogurt, smooth puddings, smooth hummus, applesauce, instant cereals, pureed foods are all foods that can be easier to eat when experiencing this common side effect of Parksinon’s.
What are tremors?
Water, broth, gravies, sauces, juice, milk, yogurt, and protein shakes can all be added to foods in a blender to create this texture…
What is pureed?
A beverage commonly consumed by weightlifters before or after a workout.
What is a protein drink?
These foods: ground meat, eggs, cooked beans, mashed potatoes, cooked vegetables that are soft, oatmeal, rice pudding, gravies, sauces, yogurt, and custard pudding all have this in common…
What is easy to chew?
Cup with two-handles that can be used for better grip during tremors.
What is a two-handled cup?