Hi Tara,
What are your thoughts about the effects of Coconut on people with MS? I have not been able to find a persuasive answer in my research.
I was diagnosed in 6/09, after my second major attack resulted in weakness and parathesisia on my entire left side which were not alleviated by steriods. My symptoms did start to go away when I starting eliminating any food that I noticed resulted in an increase in my symptoms or congestion in 1/10. Therefore, I believe my diet is the biggest factor which will help me keep my MS as mild as possible for as long as possible. As of 7/3/10, when I finally cut out alcohol for longer than two weeks, my symptoms are 99% better, but come back when I eat (or drink) something that is not good for me.
At this point, I let myself eat lean protein (fish, chicken and seldomly small amounts of lean beef & lean pork), low-pectin fruits, non-nightshade vegetables, non-gluten grains, nuts except peanuts, and coconut based products such as ice cream, baked goods, power bars, milk, etc.(either unsweetened or sweetened with agave because I eliminated cane sugar).
I am concerned about eating coconut and it's long term effects on the progression of my MS because, although it does not cause an increase in my symptoms, it is so high in saturated fat. However, I do not want to give up the only convience food that I enjoy unless it will benefit me long term. I do not like similar rice or hemp based products nearly as much.
Thank you for your time and sharing your thoughts.
CC
What are your thoughts about the effects of Coconut on people with MS? I have not been able to find a persuasive answer in my research.
I was diagnosed in 6/09, after my second major attack resulted in weakness and parathesisia on my entire left side which were not alleviated by steriods. My symptoms did start to go away when I starting eliminating any food that I noticed resulted in an increase in my symptoms or congestion in 1/10. Therefore, I believe my diet is the biggest factor which will help me keep my MS as mild as possible for as long as possible. As of 7/3/10, when I finally cut out alcohol for longer than two weeks, my symptoms are 99% better, but come back when I eat (or drink) something that is not good for me.
At this point, I let myself eat lean protein (fish, chicken and seldomly small amounts of lean beef & lean pork), low-pectin fruits, non-nightshade vegetables, non-gluten grains, nuts except peanuts, and coconut based products such as ice cream, baked goods, power bars, milk, etc.(either unsweetened or sweetened with agave because I eliminated cane sugar).
I am concerned about eating coconut and it's long term effects on the progression of my MS because, although it does not cause an increase in my symptoms, it is so high in saturated fat. However, I do not want to give up the only convience food that I enjoy unless it will benefit me long term. I do not like similar rice or hemp based products nearly as much.
Thank you for your time and sharing your thoughts.
CC
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