Mediterranean Diet Programme for Parkinson's

The Mediterranean Diet for Parkinson's Programme is an online, on-demand nutrition education course designed for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. It explores how a Mediterranean-style diet can support Parkinson’s symptoms and overall wellbeing.

The programme is fully online and available through our NutritionPD learning platform. You can log in from any device — computer, tablet, or smartphone — and complete it at your own pace.

All sessions are pre-recorded videos, so you can watch them whenever it suits you. You don’t need to attend at a specific time.

The total video content is around one and a half hours, divided into short, easy-to-follow lessons. You have three months access to the programme so you can choose how long you wish to take to complete it.

We provide three months access for people to have the time to identify what areas they need to work on and to put them into practice. We know that when changing our diet habits people often try to change every thing at once. And whilst the changes may last for a few weeks, they are rarely sustained. So we recommend people set aside time each week to go through the modules rather than rushing through it. This way you can choose a habit to work on for a few weeks and then add another one and so on and you will see these changes building upon one another over the three months.

All content was created and reviewed by registered dietitians who specialise in Parkinson’s nutrition. The programme is presented by Kayla, a friendly digital avatar who guides you through each module. Kayla makes the information easy to follow and brings the learning to life through interactive visuals.

Yes. You can stop and start whenever you like. The platform remembers your progress so you can pick up right where you left off.

Absolutely. Care partners are encouraged to join. You can watch the videos together or separately using your own logins .

There is an Ask the Dietitian Support Group with access to registered dietitians ready to answer your questions about the programme. 

There are 3 live webinars with registered dietitians as part of the programme where people have the opportunity to ask questions.

 Yes. The course includes downloadable meal plans, recipes, and handouts to help you put the Mediterranean PD principles into daily practice..

All you need is:

• An internet connection
• A laptop, tablet, or smartphone

Yes. While developed in the UK, the Mediterranean diet principles and Parkinson’s-specific advice apply globally. Food examples and recipes are easily adaptable to your local ingredients.

Unlike general nutrition courses, the Mediterranean PD Programme is built specifically for Parkinson’s — combining clinical expertise and, lived experience. 

By the end of the programme, you’ll:

• Understand how a Mediterranean-style diet can support brain health, energy, and long-term wellbeing in Parkinson’s.
   
• Learn how to plan meals and snacks around your medication to get the best effect from levodopa.
   
• Discover simple food swaps and recipes that make it easier to eat well every day.
   
• Gain confidence to make practical dietary changes that fit your routine, taste, and symptoms.
   
• Feel empowered to take small, realistic steps that improve how you feel day to day. 

Access for 3 months to the video content, downloadable resources, Ask the Dietitian chat support and 3 live webinars is £100. To put this into context, a typical 1 hour consultation with a registered dietitian costs between £100-150.

No. Mediterranean Diet for Parkinson's is an educational programme, not a replacement for medical care. Always discuss ongoing or severe digestive symptoms with your GP, Parkinson’s nurse, or specialist dietitian.0.