Paleo vs Ketogenic diet: Which is best for PWP ? (i do not need to lose weight)

[moparkie715]

Hi, i have read so many post about the Keto diet being great for PWP but it keeps referring to weight loss, and i cant afford to lose any.

I do believe there is a connection between the gut and the brain. I am jst soooo confused with what to do? I would like to find a healthy diet that will improve my PD symptoms(stiffness, balance) and my general health .

are carbs ok to eat?

are beans carbs or proteins?

[aliciamq]

Be Careful!!!! There is a book about food and Parkinson's - I'll try to find it and post name!!

[moparkie715 in reply to aliciamq]

thanks

[alexask]

Beans are mixture of carbs and protein. My preference is for Ketogenic, but Paleo often goes that way anyway.

In my experience Fish is good. Avoid skimmed and semi-skimmed milk. Older and higher fat Cheese seems ok. Wine isn't great. Beer is ok and hoppy better. In moderation.

Avoid sugar.

[MBAnderson]

Keto is severe calorie restriction, i.e., 1,400/day - so everyone loses weight.

[alexask in reply to MBAnderson]

Not really - keto can be high fat low carb. So you binge on the cheese and cream.

[bassofspades]

Paleo, ketogenic and organic. All of the above!

[NRyan]

I think for PD sake, Keto that most of us eat is not a "true" keto. It is more about what we are putting in our mouths....not about how many calories. I don't do cow dairy at all. I don't eat beef or pork. There are a LOT of things I no longer eat. I eat a modified diet based on many different books I read. I modified my keto/paleo/organic/anti-inflammatory diet to support PD specifically. I eat lots of healthy fat from seeds, nuts, avocados, oils, etc so I am not going to get super skinny. I consume too many fat calories for that to happen.