Food and Multiple Sclerosis

Did you know that the food you eat may very well affect your quality of life with Multiple Sclerosis?

When you eat a heavy pasta meal, don't you feel so full that you want to take a nap? Since everything seems to impact those more with MS, I notice that not only am I full, but my symptoms are heightened. In my case, it is a greater struggle for me to walk after I eat certain foods. Here is my most recent experience:

I was spending the weekend in Chicago with my husband. Chicago is a walking city with lots of amazing food (which I ate because it was so delicious). I could barely walk by the time I left. I could not enjoy the city because I indulged in these foods which seem to heighten the effects of Multiple Sclerosis and therefore I was not functioning at my best:

- wheat (which means almost any bread product)
- dairy
- chocolate and sugar
- beef

Try eliminating these foods from your diet. You may be very surprised at your functionality with your Multiple Sclerosis!!