It is well known that a balanced, nutritious diet can have a hugely positive impact on people with Parkinson’s. For over 10 years, Parkinson’s Life has shared a range of Parkinson’s-friendly recipes to help people with Parkinson’s enjoy delicious, healthy meals designed to help them live well.
Here is a selection of our favourite dishes.
10 Parkinson’s-friendly recipes
Simple six-step recipe for carrot and ginger soup
UK chef Jane McClenaghan’s Parkinson’s-friendly soup includes lentils for protein, along with gut-soothing spices and fibre.
Simple six-step recipe for carrot and ginger soup
Slow-cooked Mediterranean chicken tagine
Created by Yves Meersman and Randy Mellaerts, this slow-cooked, fragrant chicken tagine needs little attention and results in stunning Mediterranean flavours.
Slow-cooked Mediterranean chicken tagine
Greek-inspired courgette and aubergine vegetarian moussaka
The chefs at Parki’s Kookatelier have taken a Greek classic and transformed it into a vegetarian delight.
Greek-inspired courgette and aubergine vegetarian moussaka
Rich roast pork Orloff with vegetables and red pesto
French ‘master chef’ Urbain Dubois – who was in the employ of Prince Orloff, former Russian ambassador to France – ‘discovered’ this red meat dish in the mid-19th century. This particular recipe has been adapted by Yves Meersman and Randy Mellaerts especially for people with chewing and/or swallowing problems.
Rich roast pork Orloff with vegetables and red pesto
Coconut chicken and vegetable stew
Coconut chicken and vegetable stew
Chicory with ham and cheese sauce
This dish, created by Yves Meersman and Randy Mellaerts, is full of delicious contrasts. When cooked, chicory’s sharp flavour softens into a mellow sweetness and cuts through the rich ham – delicious.
Chicory with ham and cheese sauce
Hearty tomato and lentil soup
A speedy soup that contains store cupboard ingredients for a swift yet delicious meal. Vegetables, herbs, protein and fibre offer plenty of nutrition – try serving with a slice of crusty bread.
Martin Wishart’s Parkinson’s-friendly Christmas meal
Planning a proper festive feast this year? Opt for a menu that has been specially crafted for people with Parkinson’s without compromising on flavour or impressive ingredients. Scottish Michelin star chef Martin’s three-course menu is luxurious, nutritious and easy to chew.
Martin Wishart’s Parkinson’s-friendly Christmas meal
Vegetarian ‘Beet Wellington’ with mushrooms, aubergines and garlic
Not a typo, but a decadent vegetarian alternative to the beef classic. Packed with vegetables, this is ideal for a special occasion.
Vegetarian ‘Beet Wellington’ with mushrooms, aubergines and garlic
Bread rosettes with spinach, feta and oregano
Rich in fibre and easy to chew, these soft-baked rolls are filled with veg for added nutrients.
Bread rosettes with spinach, feta and oregano
