Mediterranean Diet for People with Parkinson’s

Mediterranean Diet for Parkinson’s

Empowering You to Live Better with Parkinson’s

This evidence-based online nutrition programme is designed to help people living with Parkinson’s and their families make practical, lasting changes for improved health and wellbeing. Our programme combines expert guidance, easy-to-follow videos, and actionable resources to transform your approach to diet, activity, and self-care.

What You Will Learn

Eatwell Guide and the Mediterranean Diet: Understand the foundations of a healthy, balanced diet, including the five key food groups, why they matter, and how Mediterranean-style eating patterns can help manage symptoms, protect brain health, and promote overall wellbeing.
Nutrition Essentials: Explore the roles of macronutrients, micronutrients, phytonutrients, and antioxidants in supporting energy, gut health, immunity, and cognitive function.
Practical Meal Planning: Get clear, actionable advice for incorporating the Mediterranean pattern of eating into your everyday life.
Treat Foods and Sugar: Learn to navigate cravings, understand food labels, and make better choices around processed foods, sugar, and treats.
Hydration and Alcohol: Find out how to stay well hydrated, manage caffeine and alcohol intake, and recognise the impact of fluids on medicines and symptoms.
Pesticides and Organics: Get an overview of pesticides in food, practical steps for reducing exposure, and learn whether you should choose organic produce.
Lifestyle Strategies for Parkinson’s: Access expert tips for goal setting, habit-building, and overcoming common barriers like fatigue and energy changes. Explore the importance of physical activity, sleep, mental health, and staying connected with people as part of your symptom management toolkit.

Who is the Programme for?

For individuals living with Parkinson’s and care partners and family members.

What is the Programme format?

Cohort format: runs groups of up to 50 participants.
Access: whenever you want over the 3 months.
Self paced: go through the content at your own pace.
Video based: content is delivered in short, concise video modules.
Supporting content: content summaries with key takeaways.
Evidence based: all content is researched and designed by registered dietitians.
Video delivery: presented by a life like avatar.

What support is there?

Support group: where you can get answers to your nutrition questions from our registered dietitians.
3 live webinars: one webinar a month where you can ask your questions. Recordings and notes are provided.
Downloadable resources: including factsheets, workbooks, diaries, recipes, content summaries and more, yours to keep even after the 3 month access has ended.

Why Choose This Programme?

It is designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners and families.
We offer you the latest research and expert recommendations.
We provide access to dietitians who are experienced in Parkinson’s.
We support you to build sustainable habits.
We encourage self-compassion and adapting advice to your unique needs.

Take the next step towards living well with Parkinson’s. Join the programme today and be empowered with the knowledge and tools to make positive, lasting changes for your health and quality of life.