18 Must Have Foods in Diet in Multiple Sclerosis

Nauman Nazir
7 min readOct 21, 2021

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When you have a chronic disease like Multiple Sclerosis (MS), you must develop concern for what you eat. Not every food deserves to be part of your diet. This post is about the foods you should add in your diet.

You may, and you will, feel tempted to eat a bar of chocolates or have a cup of coffee to either satisfy your taste.

“the subsequent drop in blood sugar increases cravings for more energy-zapping foods… When you eat this combination, the energy from the food is like a time-released capsule that’s slowly being released into the bloodstream and steadily keeping you fueled for hours to come.”

Kari Kooi, RD, of Houston Methodist Weight Management Center in Texas

But, is eating chocolate for energy a good idea, especially in MS?

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What should I eat then, you ask?

We will answer your questions with 20 foods you can eat in multiple sclerosis.

Write all your questions which you have in your mind in comments below and I will reply those with your names and questions!

1. VITAMIN D RICH FOODS:

“…Numerous observational studies have suggested that there is a correlation between the level of serum vitamin D and MS risk and disease activity.” Sintzel et al., 2018

A higher frequency of MS is found in patients who are low in vitamin D. You can slow and prevent disease progression with required amount of D aka the sunshine vitamin.

You can get this essential vitamin by getting enough amount of sunlight. Include foods rich in vitamin D in your diet, for example, Orange Juice or take a vitamin D supplement.

“..though there is increasing evidence indicating that lower vitamin D levels are associated with increased risk of MS and with greater clinical and brain MRI activity in established MS.”

OTHER BENEFITS OF VITAMIN D:

  • Fights disease,
  • Reduces depression,
  • Regulates Calcium

2. ALMONDS

Also known as بادام, Badam in Urdu language.

My mom always said, and she was right! Almonds are awesome for brain!

Almonds are full of important nutrients like Magnesium and Vitamin B. Both these nutrients help convert food to energy.

“Research shows that people with low magnesium levels tend to tire more quickly during exercise due to magnesium’s role in energy metabolism.” You need B vitamins because these minerals help in fatigue, irritability, and poor concentration. We advice you to take 1 ounce (oz), or about 23 nuts

Rachel Berman, RD, CDN, author of Boosting Your Metabolism for Dummies, explains,

Do you still need coffee???

3. LEAN MEATS

People (not only in Pakistan but also around the world) need to be very careful when eating meat, especially chicken. If you add meat into your diet plan, select natural chicken (the one who has family lineage), turkey or lean cuts of meats with some restraint.

5. BANANAS

We can call bananas a gift to us by Allah Almighty.

Take bananas with low-fat milk or yogurt for an energizing combination of fiber and protein. Bananas are also great before or after workouts.

OTHER BENEFITS:

  • The fruit is filled with
  • vitamin B6,
  • fiber ,
  • and potassium.

Bananas are:

  • Good source of nutrient C. …
  • Manganese in those is useful for your skin. …
  • Bananas contain Potassium which is useful for your heart wellbeing and pulse. …

The three nutrients present in bananas are important for energy and to promote muscle function.

6. VEGETABLES

Green Leafy veggies, spinach, kale, broccoli, cabbage, foods high in fiber will help with blockage and balance out glucose.

Eating veggies will help keep up a sound weight and avert beginning of other chronic diseases, for example, diabetes and coronary illness.

A low fat, high fiber diet is suggested by Dr. Roy Swank.

7. WHOLE GRAINS

It is better to eat whole grains rather than refined flour or processed cakes as it will

  • increase fiber,
  • Promote healthy bowel,
  • keep up stable blood sugars, and
  • help with the fatigue MS patient’s face.

Some very good examples of whole grains include:

  • Oats,
  • Brown rice,
  • Quinoa,
  • Freekeh
  • Whole-Grain Barley,
  • Buckwheat,
  • Bulgur,
  • Whole-Wheat Couscous,

8. AVOCADO

Avocados have solid anti-inflammatory properties. They are an incredible source of healthy unsaturated fat and diminishes your danger of heart illness. There are such huge number of approaches to appreciate avocado. Present it with fish or chicken, spread on toast, or make guacamole.

OTHER BENEFITS OF AVACADO:

  • They contain more potassium than bananas,
  • They are loaded with fiber,
  • Avocado is incredibly nutritious,
  • Eating avocados can triglyceride levels & lower cholesterol.
  • They are full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids.

9. FATTY FISH

The stomach of an MS body reuires an Increment in the intake of fish high in Omega-3’s. Those include, for example, salmon, sardines, fish, trout and mackerel.

  • They have great fatty acids that forestall inflammation and
  • Useful for offsetting our eating regimen which is typically higher in omega 6 fatty acids.

The imbalance of a lot of omega 6 to Omega 3 fatty acids can reason your immune system to end up overactive. you don’t want in to develop this issue in Multiple Sclerosis, do you?

10. SALMON

Experts call Salmon (سامن), ‘brain boosting food’ for a reason. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are good for your brain. Omega-3 have been found to reduce depression as well as boost mood,

OTHER BENEFITS OF SALMON:

  • Can Help Fight Inflammation,
  • It is not only good for your brain but also very beneficial in lowering bad cholesterol & blood pressure
  • Salmon lowers cholesterol thus it lower your risk for heart disease.
  • Salmon also helps lowering weight because of the high protein count it contains which promotes satiety..
  • The best wellspring of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.
  • Great source of Protein,
  • High in Vitamin B,
  • Good source of Potassium,
  • Loaded With Selenium, There is strong evidence that, selenium is useful to protect bone health.
  • Contains the Antioxidant Astaxanthin,
  • May Benefit Weight Control,

11. KALE

Kale can be a great addition to your salad. “Kale contains the amino acid L-tyrosine, which may help give you a mental lift, as well as a number of antioxidants and fiber to fill you up and help keep your blood sugar stable,” Says Berman.

OTHER BENEFITS:

  • Rich in important nutrients:
  • One cup of crude kale (around 67 grams or 2.4 ounces) contains
  • Vitamin A,
  • Vitamin K,
  • Vitamin C,
  • Vitamin B,
  • Manganese,
  • Calcium,
  • Copper,
  • Potassium, and
  • Magnesium:
  • Rich in vitamin C
  • One of the best sources of vitamin k,
  • It contains many Cancer-Fighting Substances,

12. OATMEAL

Children don’t love oatmeal — i didn’t too in my childhood. Oatmeal (دلیا, Dalya) is a rich source of fiber. Its content make it a food that provides lasting energy.

“Because fiber takes so long to digest, having oatmeal for breakfast will power you through the entire morning, compared with a breakfast of white toast and jelly.”.

Melinda Johnson, RD, director of the didactic program in dietetics at Arizona State University in Phoenix

OTHER BENEFITS:

  • Oats Are Incredibly Nutritious,
  • Oats Are Rich in Antioxidants, Including Avenanthramides.
  • Oats Contain a Powerful Soluble Fiber Called Beta-Glucan.
  • They Can Lower Cholesterol Levels and Protect LDL Cholesterol From Damage. …
  • Oats Can Improve Blood Sugar Control. …

13. PISTACHIOS

You’ll receive energy all day long as pistachios are rich in protein. Pistacios are not calorie dense as 25 pistachios contain only 100 caories. Pistachios (پستا, Pista) have four vital nutrients: protein, fiber, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

OTHER BENEFITS: OS PISTACHIOS:

  • May Help You Lose Weight,
  • Advance Healthy Gut Bacteria,
  • May Lower Cholesterol and Blood Pressure,
  • May Help Lower Blood Sugar,
  • May Benefit Your Blood Vessels,
  • Pistachios are high in Antioxidants,
  • They are low in Calories Yet High in Protein.

14. HUMMUS:

Everyone loves Mayonnaise, right? Use Hummus as spread instead mayonnaise. Why? You ask? Hummus is a Mediterranean dip with only a few simple ingredients.

Make different recepies with hummus (https://overcomingms.org/recipe/hummus)

OTHER BENEFITS:

  • May reduce heart disease risk as it contains heart-healthy ingredients,
  • Super nutritious and packed with plant-based protein,
  • Rich in ingredients proven to help fight inflammation,
  • High in fiber that promotes digestive health and feeds your

15. GINGER

According to a 2005 study published in Journal of Medicinal Food ginger extract possesses strong anti-neuroinflammatory characteristics.

All you have to do is:

  • Select a firm, smooth root, and
  • Add a slice or two to your favorite tea, or
  • Make it an ingredient in your favorite salads,

16. TURMERIC

Multiple Sclerosis causes scarring and inflammation to the neural pathways. Therefore, to ease symptom of MS, eating foods which stop inflammation are necessary. Those foods may also prevent MS progression.

Turmeric has been demonstrated to battle inflammation because of curcumin: an ingredient it contains. As per analyst Dr. Chandramohan Natarajan of Vanderbilt University mice infused with turmeric gave next to zero indications of sickness of EAE, an MS like disease, trial immune system encephalomyelitis.

17. GREEK YOGURT

When in need of energy, Greek yogurt is one of the best snack around. With 17 grams per 6-oz container, it offers twice the amount of protein as regular offerings.

“The thick, indulgent texture is the perfect canvas for a variety of toppings that can make it even more substantial,”

Kooi

Make sure to select nonfat Greek yogurt that’s low in added sugar to keep calories low at around 100 per container.

18. PLANT-BASED OILS

Rather than saturated fats like butter or shortening, pick olive, hemp or flaxseed oil, The reason is simple hese oils have solid unsaturated fats that help reduce inflammation and lower cholesterol.

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Nauman Nazir
Nauman Nazir

Written by Nauman Nazir

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A writer who have been professionally writing since 2015 for blogs. Nauman is a post graduate in marketing. He likes to write on lifestyle and technology.

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