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    Ive been legit diagnosed for a month now but am so confused as to which diet to follow and what foods to eat, I have Dr Swank's book and Judy Graham's book but there is too much info to retain in them.

    Everyone seems to think tat gluten and dairy are bad, and I am trying to cut those out of my diet. I love lentils so dont think I can cut out legumes. Also, I have been to an ayurvedic naturopath and she pretty much put me on the same type of diet plan as Dr. Jelenik's : fruits, veggies, and fish. I know meat is inflammatory but I dont get why the BBD and Wahl's diet allows chicken and meat etc

    How do I figure out whats right for me?

    #2
    Hopefully Tara will be along soon to answer your questions.

    In the meantime, I just wanted to say for anyone unfamiliar with the Wahls Diet that Dr. Wahls is the author of Minding My Mitochondria: How I Overcame Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Got Out of My Wheelchair

    Dr Wahls also has a website:

    http://www.thewahlsfoundation.com/ca...he-wahls-diet/

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      #3
      Originally posted by AshNight View Post
      Ive been legit diagnosed for a month now but am so confused as to which diet to follow and what foods to eat, I have Dr Swank's book and Judy Graham's book but there is too much info to retain in them.

      Everyone seems to think tat gluten and dairy are bad, and I am trying to cut those out of my diet. I love lentils so dont think I can cut out legumes. Also, I have been to an ayurvedic naturopath and she pretty much put me on the same type of diet plan as Dr. Jelenik's : fruits, veggies, and fish. I know meat is inflammatory but I dont get why the BBD and Wahl's diet allows chicken and meat etc

      How do I figure out whats right for me?
      Making single gradual changes is what seems to be most doable and lasting for people.
      #1 The first change I would recommend is a gluten free diet.
      It will take a few weeks to get right and allow for the benefits to be realized.

      #2 stabilize blood sugar:
      what ever plan you do choose - eating 4 smaller meals per day is ideal. #1 bfst: carbs, protein, fruit or vegetables #2 early lunch and #3 mid afternoon same foods, #4 dinner-the least protein and carbohydrate meal at this time would be best; more fat and vegetables, ie., salad w dressing, veg.
      and butter or oils, sea salt.....

      Besides eliminating specific classes of foods stabilizing blood sugar reduces the release of cortisol and insulin, of which both can be inflammatory and exacerbate symptoms.

      #3 reducing your overall consumption of sugars. In all forms; grains, juice, alcohol, (obvious) white sugar things, etc...
      Sugar destroys the immune system and can create an environment in which infections can thrive: bacterial, viral and fungal/parasitic.

      #4 as far as proteins goes; I do give a great deal of credence to blood typing. Certain blood types are able to digest different proteins better.
      O -can digest most proteins
      B -mixed, cheese, beef, not chicken
      A -not a good protein digester, use more vegetarian forms.

      I hope some of this can get you started.
      I put them in my order of importance.
      Keep us updated as to how you're doing.
      NutritionTara
      Eat better, feel better and be richer for it.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Sequoia View Post
        Hopefully Tara will be along soon to answer your questions.

        In the meantime, I just wanted to say for anyone unfamiliar with the Wahls Diet that Dr. Wahls is the author of Minding My Mitochondria: How I Overcame Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Got Out of My Wheelchair

        Dr Wahls also has a website:

        http://www.thewahlsfoundation.com/ca...he-wahls-diet/
        Thank you for this, will definitely read up on it, however this just confuses me a to which protocol to follow

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          #5
          Originally posted by nutritiontara View Post
          Making single gradual changes is what seems to be most doable and lasting for people.
          #1 The first change I would recommend is a gluten free diet.
          It will take a few weeks to get right and allow for the benefits to be realized.

          #2 stabilize blood sugar:
          what ever plan you do choose - eating 4 smaller meals per day is ideal. #1 bfst: carbs, protein, fruit or vegetables #2 early lunch and #3 mid afternoon same foods, #4 dinner-the least protein and carbohydrate meal at this time would be best; more fat and vegetables, ie., salad w dressing, veg.
          and butter or oils, sea salt.....

          Besides eliminating specific classes of foods stabilizing blood sugar reduces the release of cortisol and insulin, of which both can be inflammatory and exacerbate symptoms.

          #3 reducing your overall consumption of sugars. In all forms; grains, juice, alcohol, (obvious) white sugar things, etc...
          Sugar destroys the immune system and can create an environment in which infections can thrive: bacterial, viral and fungal/parasitic.

          #4 as far as proteins goes; I do give a great deal of credence to blood typing. Certain blood types are able to digest different proteins better.
          O -can digest most proteins
          B -mixed, cheese, beef, not chicken
          A -not a good protein digester, use more vegetarian forms.

          I hope some of this can get you started.
          I put them in my order of importance.
          Keep us updated as to how you're doing.
          I am a type o, so is it okay to have some chicken once in a while?

          Also what is your take on egg whites?
          I am trying to say away from butter and unsaturated fats . . .

          The whole fish and veggies diet seems appealing to me (dr. Jelnik) but somtimes i really crave chicken but I dont want to counteract my efforts . . .

          Also the BBD says legumes are bad, but if im not eating red meat etc, I am getting my protein from lentils or lentil roti (indian bread) is that ok?

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            #6
            Originally posted by AshNight View Post
            Thank you for this, will definitely read up on it, however this just confuses me a to which protocol to follow
            I only posted the links about the Wahl Diet because you brought it up in your original post, and it's a diet that hasn't been discussed much on this forum before now.

            As for which MS diet protocol to follow, all you can do is what the rest of us have done...read about the ones that interest you and make the best choice you can for you, or put together parts of two or more protocols in a way that makes sense to you.

            Plus, of course, taking into account Tara's recommendations!

            There's not much in the way of research to prove the efficacy of any of the various MS diets. Anecdotal evidence, yes, but not rigorously designed research studies.

            The exception would be following anti-inflammatory principles, which is a relatively easy and non-restrictive way to go. Here's a good rule-of-thumb graphic for that:

            http://www.drweil.com/drw/ecs/pyrami...odpyramid.html

            On the other hand, any of the diets I know about will probably be better for you MS-wise than eating the S.A.D. (Standard American Diet).

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              #7
              Originally posted by Sequoia View Post
              I only posted the links about the Wahl Diet because you brought it up in your original post, and it's a diet that hasn't been discussed much on this forum before now.

              As for which MS diet protocol to follow, all you can do is what the rest of us have done...read about the ones that interest you and make the best choice you can for you, or put together parts of two or more protocols in a way that makes sense to you.

              Plus, of course, taking into account Tara's recommendations!

              There's not much in the way of research to prove the efficacy of any of the various MS diets. Anecdotal evidence, yes, but not rigorously designed research studies.

              The exception would be following anti-inflammatory principles, which is a relatively easy and non-restrictive way to go. Here's a good rule-of-thumb graphic for that:

              http://www.drweil.com/drw/ecs/pyrami...odpyramid.html

              On the other hand, any of the diets I know about will probably be better for you MS-wise than eating the S.A.D. (Standard American Diet).
              Thanks Sequoia, that pyramid looks a lot easier to follow

              Hopefully Tara can answer the other questions I had when she has time . . .

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                #8
                Originally posted by AshNight View Post
                Thanks Sequoia, that pyramid looks a lot easier to follow

                Hopefully Tara can answer the other questions I had when she has time . . .
                You're welcome!

                Tara usually checks in once a week or so, sometimes a little longer. I'd suggest starting a new thread for your remaining questions, just to be sure she notices it when she returns.

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                  #9
                  I am a type o, so is it okay to have some chicken once in a while?
                  Chicken is fine for type O

                  Also what is your take on egg whites?
                  I am trying to say away from butter and unsaturated fats . . .
                  I think you should eat the whole egg...always
                  unsaturated fats are the carcinogenic, inflammatory vegetable oils and you should stay away from those

                  The whole fish and veggies diet seems appealing to me (dr. Jelnik) but somtimes i really crave chicken but I dont want to counteract my efforts . . .
                  You are an O, you can digest other proteins
                  Like I said: a vegetable, quality fats and small amount of protein diet plan/ protocol (with lots of sea salt)

                  Also the BBD says legumes are bad, but if im not eating red meat etc, I am getting my protein from lentils or lentil roti (indian bread) is that ok?
                  Eat grass fed red meat occasionally
                  You can eat beans as sprouts...that is really the best way to consume beans
                  NutritionTara
                  Eat better, feel better and be richer for it.

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                    #10
                    I am new to all this (since the last thing I heard from my MS specialist on diet-years ago--was just to eat a generally healthy, balanced diet; no other clear consensus on what helps MS) but learning a lot from this forum and especially this thread. Thanks, all!
                    2001: 1st 2 relapses, "probable MS." 2007: 3rd relapse. Dx of RRMS confirmed by MS specialist. Started Cpx. (Off Cpx Feb 08-Mar 09 to start a family; twins!) Dec '09: Started Beta. Oct '13: Started Tecfidera. May '15: Considering Gilenya.

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