Advice for dietary habits and Foods to Avoid

When one has a chronic illness they don’t really think about what foods to avoid; they mostly think well it is a chronic illness nothing is going to change it. However, thinking in that manner is wrong, especially with MS. Eating certain types of food can increase symptoms, or make them flare up. There is not one specific diet that will help with Multiple Sclerosis. On the brighter side, eating vegetables, fruits, low-fat protein, and low-dairy products can definitely help with not only your physiological health, but it is also proven to increase your outlook on life. It is important to avoid saturated fats because this leads to high Low-density Lipoproteins, which can cause high cholesterol, leading to symptoms flaring, and the worst case a heart attack or stroke due to Atherosclerosis. Chance for heart attack and stroke are already increased with this chronic disease, so it is important to lay off the saturated fats. Another food that is hard to avoid, but can be detrimental to a patient with MS, is sugar. Sugar can pack on pounds in just a few days, as well it is easily craved. Unfortunately, sugar can lead to increased weight, which makes mobility difficult, and performing daily activities that may already be tough. The video I have attach below helps further explain which food items that may be beneficial to avoid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVWAA4ppI2Q

 Although as now there is no cure for MS, but keep in mind the disease is not fatal. Heart disease and cancer are the leading cause of death among MS patients. Above I listed a few foods to cut down or avoid, but there is not one restrictive diet that needs to be followed. Just as in the general population, avoiding sugar, sodium, and high- calorie food can help you feel better, and live a healthier life. Filling your plate with healthy food can give you an energy boost, and reduce the risk of other health problems.

Citations

 "7 Foods to Avoid When You Have Multiple Sclerosis." EverydayHealth.com. Everyday Health Media, LLC, 2016. Web. 23 Mar. 2016.

"MS: Foods to Avoid." Healthline. Healthline Media. Web. 23 Mar. 2016.