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Neurologist, Author of The Parkinson's Plan, Professor, Neuroscientist, Medical Advisor for the Parkinson's Foundation, and Director UF Fixel

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Regardless of the diet or eating approach you follow, some nutritional building blocks remain important. In The Parkinson’s Plate, five key groups take centre stage: berries, leafy greens, beans, nuts and seeds, and olive oil.
Together, they bring variety, fiber, healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals to the plate, while helping create meals that are wholesome, colourful and balanced.
Think colour, variety and balance, not rigid rules. 🌈
Discover The Parkinson’s Plate for more practical guidance on nutrition and eating well with Parkinson’s.
Get your copy online or from a bookstore near you! 📚
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Tem tratamento. Tem ciência. Mas o acesso ainda é desigual.

Este post nasceu de uma reportagem do The BMJ sobre o Parkinson no leste da África e de um alerta do neurologista Michael Okun @michaelokun : diagnóstico e levodopa ainda podem ser privilégios onde o acesso à saúde é limitado.

Um levantamento publicado em 2021, com respostas de profissionais de 28 países africanos, identificou que preparações orais à base de levodopa eram relatadas como sempre disponíveis em apenas 13 deles. E disponibilidade não significa, necessariamente, acesso garantido ou condições de pagar pelo tratamento.

Lendo sobre essa realidade, pensei em outra desigualdade: a sub-representação de diferentes populações na pesquisa sobre Parkinson.

No Brasil, o projeto sobre ancestralidade africana na doença de Parkinson, desenvolvido no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre @hcpa_oficial , investiga como fatores genéticos, ambientais e socioeconômicos se relacionam com a doença.

A ciência precisa incluir mais pessoas para compreender melhor uma condição que não afeta todo mundo da mesma maneira.

🌷 Conhece alguém que possa se interessar pela pesquisa em Porto Alegre? Compartilhe este post. As informações sobre participação estão no link da bio.

Referências

HAMID, E. et al. Availability of therapies and services for Parkinson's disease in Africa: a continent-wide survey. Movement Disorders, v. 36, n. 10, p. 2393–2407, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.28669.

BURKYBILE, F. Africa's invisible Parkinson's problem. BMJ, v. 390, r1123, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r1123.

FOTHERGILL-MISBAH, N. et al. Access to medicines for Parkinson's disease in Kenya: a qualitative exploration. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/mdc3.14192.

HOSPITAL DE CLÍNICAS DE PORTO ALEGRE. Pesquisadores e bolsistas apresentam projetos sobre saúde da população negra. 29 ago. 2026. Disponível em: https://www.hcpa.edu.br/4662-pesquisadores-e-bolsistas-apresentam-projetos-sobre-saude-da-populacao-negra.

HOSPITAL DE CLÍNICAS DE PORTO ALEGRE. Informações sobre recrutamento e participação na pesquisa: consultar os canais oficiais do HCPA.

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Carbs aren’t off the table when you’re eating with Parkinson’s. 🍞
Bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, beans, legumes and fruit are all sources of carbohydrates, which the Parkinson’s Plate describes as the body’s main source of energy.
The bigger question is often which carbohydrates to choose. A Mediterranean-style approach emphasizes whole grains, including 100% whole-grain breads, pastas, cereals and rice. Whole-grain choices can also help increase fiber intake.
This grocery-store conversation takes a closer look at bread, whole grains and everyday carb choices, and how they can fit into a balanced approach to eating with Parkinson’s.
For more guidance on nutrition, recipes and making practical food choices, discover The Parkinson’s Plate. 📚
Get your copy online or from a bookstore near you!
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Come on Barbie, let’s go to class! @michaelokun @josefa_domingos_ju @parkinsonsfoundation

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What does eating well with Parkinson’s actually look like? 🥗

Nutrition can play an important role in navigating life with Parkinson’s, and understanding the principles behind different dietary approaches can help you make more informed choices for yourself or someone you care for.

In this reel, Emily Truscott, co-author of The Parkinson’s Plate, explains why the Mediterranean diet is a key approach explored in the book and what makes its focus on whole foods, fibre and balanced nutrition relevant to Parkinson’s.

Watch Emily’s full breakdown, then discover The Parkinson’s Plate for more practical guidance on nutrition and eating with Parkinson’s. 📚
Get your copy online or from a bookstore near you!

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We love learning about the latest thinking around nutrition and Parkinson’s, which is one reason we were so excited to see The Parkinson’s Plate, the new book from @michaelokun Dr. Michael Okun and @nourishing_neurons Emily Truscott, published by @robertrosebooks.

Nutrition is an important part of the Parkinson’s conversation, and we’re always interested in new research, perspectives and practical ways to help people better understand the role food can play in living well with PD.

We brought two copies to Chicago’s Parkinson’s Moving Day and held a little raffle at our booth. We contacted our winners and hope they enjoy the book.

We’d love to hear from anyone who’s already picked up a copy - have you read The Parkinson’s Plate yet? If so, we’d love to hear what you think. 👇

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Two big finds at the book store! My cast iron and outdoor cooking hero @cowboykentrollins ! And a food/nutrition/Parkinson's interaction book by my PD hero, @michaelokun woohoo!
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Congratulations to the newest MDS Honorary Members — individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Society: Michael Okun and A. Jon Stoessl! #MDSCongress

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🎬 SHARON’S STORY IS LIVE! ❤️

🎥 link: https://youtu.be/RkWTMNFmUdM

Please WATCH & SHARE! 🙏 Help me raise Parkinson’s awareness and spread a message of hope:

💜 NO ONE IS EVER ALONE.

#ParkinsonsAwareness #TogetherForSharon

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We’re incredibly grateful to Dr.Michael Okun, MD, for sharing a special message with our Parkinson’s community. 💙

Dr. Okun, Executive Director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida, will help open the Propel Foundation’s upcoming Parkinson’s Symposium with brief remarks for our community.

We’re honored to have his voice help welcome an evening centered on education, connection, and support for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease.

Parkinson’s Symposium
October 29, 2026
4:30–7:00 PM
Sheraton Eatontown

Presented with Hackensack Meridian Health Neuroscience Institute and Boston Scientific.

Thank you, Dr. Okun. It truly means a great deal to us. 💙

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Good food should feel enjoyable, practical and manageable. The Parkinson’s Plate was created with exactly that in mind. 🥗

Each recipe includes clear markers for protein, fiber and preparation skill, helping readers make choices based on their symptoms, schedule and energy levels.

You’ll also find recipes designed around different needs, including dysphagia-friendly options, alongside nutritional information for each recipe.

Save this post and discover The Parkinson’s Plate for practical, thoughtful recipes made with real life in mind. 📚

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Three new books, three very different reasons to get excited about cooking this fall!

💙 The Parkinson’s Plate
Thoughtfully designed recipes with practical guidance for people living with Parkinson’s, including protein, fiber and skill-level scales to help make everyday food choices easier.

🧡 Sue Becker’s Homemade Bread, Soups & Stews Cookbook
A comforting collection of homemade breads, soups, stews and chilis, with guidance on freshly milled flour and both stovetop and pressure-cooker methods.

💚 225 Best Pressure Cooker Recipes
A deep dive into pressure cooking, from the basics and cooking techniques to a handy table of cooking times and recipes across every course.

Which one’s your pick(s)?

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