The Parkinson's Plate: A Health and Diet Guide to Manage Your Journey - Paperback

by Michael Scott Okun (Author), Emily Truscott (Author)

A practical, streamlined cookbook for living well with Parkinson's Disease.

Many Parkinson's cookbooks overwhelm readers with dense science, restrictive diet rules, or an excess of complicated recipes. The Parkinson's Plate: A Health and Diet Guide to Manage Your Journey takes a different approach by delivering clear, focused guidance that respects the energy, time, and real-life needs of people living with Parkinson's and their caregivers.

Coauthored by Dr. Michael Okun, a bestselling author and leading Parkinson's authority, The Parkinson's Plate blends medical expertise with practical nutrition strategies that support daily function and quality of life. Designed as a companion book to Robert Rose's bestselling book Living with Parkinson's Disease (2020) the recipes are simple, flexible, and designed for real kitchens.

Concise, evidence-based, and highly usable, The Parkinson's Plate stands apart as a trusted, time-saving nutrition resource for people living with Parkinson's and those who care for them.

Book Highlights:

• Coauthored by Dr. Michael Okun, New York Times bestselling author and leading Parkinson's expert
• Clear, concise explanation of Parkinson's disease and symptom management
• Practical nutrition guidance focused on quality of life
• Plain-language coverage of gut-brain health and diet-medication interactions
• Research-based summaries of popular diets, including Mediterranean, MIND, vegetarian, ketogenic, gluten-free, and intermittent fasting
• Easy, approachable recipes with minimal ingredients and preparation
• High-calorie snacks and smoothies for weight and muscle support.

Author Biography

Dr. Michael S. Okun, MD, is Executive Director of the Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, Chair of Neurology at the University of Florida and the National Medical Director for the Parkinson's Foundation.

Emily Truscott, MS, RD, LD is a clinical dietitian with expertise in medical nutrition therapy for neurological conditions. She is a Clinical Dietitian at the University of Florida