Hi I don't know too much about diet restrictions for MS...I can tell you that personally for me it is harder to digest meat....except for hamburger which I like the best anyways...I am older but I stay at my Parents because of $$$...I eat what they eat mostly...it's pretty good and lots of leftovers usually...a lot of stuff I would never buy...boxed processed foods etc...I eat more veggies than the meat and skip some processed food some times...I eat to much sugar in baked goods, and drink a bit too much coffee I think...just recently had to give up cheese...it was making me feel kinda lousy somehow...eat lots of peanut butter now...I was thinking the other night about eating the same things everyday...Oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon for breakfast... eggs and peanut butter for lunch...beans and rice for supper...and some fruit...if I was by myself this is what I would try...it would be cheap and it might be good for me...I am not in control right now of my life...its too awkward...I'm just happy to be warm and fed...compared to so many others these days...sorry this is probably not the kind of input you are looking for...take care...

I gave up red meat, dairy and gluten a few months ago. I used to have some digestive problems which are all gone now and I feel a little better in general. I made my changes after reading about different MS diets and the reasoning behind them. It seems to make sence. I still might eat some on a special occation. Funny part is I don't really want it any more. :-)

Well the problem being for me is the fact I am diabetic and have a super hard problem controlling my blood sugar when I eat oatmeal etc. Even if I attempted what in the world would I eat. Beans, Sugar, Oatmeal, Cereal,Fruit, I usually do not eat as it takes enormous amount of insulin to maintain normal blood sugar when I eat these items.

hi, I'm not sure what you should eat if your diabetic, I don't know much about that health problem either. If you are digesting meat okay and it is not giving you inflammation I'd just keep eating meat. I don't think it makes MS progress or causes relapses but I'm not sure of that either. I just fiqured out this week that relapse means to have MS symptoms happening to a person. I just thought that when the said remitting-relapsing they were the same thing. I thought that it meant relapsing back into good health. I mentioned many times on this board that I have never had a relapse...I'm slow progressive. I quess you could get your Doctor to refer you to a nutrionalist, where you could maybe get some good advice. take care..

You have a good doctor. It is not meat so much as red meat and a limitation on saturated fats. I got more relief from giving all wheat/gluten products, all milk products and eggs. Google the ms-diet.org group at Yahoo. Much information and explantion there and very nice people. How great that someone here in the US has a doc that knows about diet.

http://www.healthprofessor.com/encyclopedia/nutrition/index.php

I have been a veg fo most of my life, when I wasn't, I ate chicken, but almost no read meat. And I have never eaten pork. I am gluten and dairy free for about a year, feel much better. I would say that eliminating gluten was extremely helpful, like almost immediately I felt better. The thing is that with MS, even if it doesn't hit the MS thing directly, making your body, especially your digetive system feel better, is just great. The ms diet has some good alternatives, for sure. Also, you might ask your doctor if he/she can refer you to a nutritionist who can help you.

I know that many mser's swear by different diets. I've tried some, some felt good, but I couldn't live my life by them.. they were more "diets" than MY diet. Even when I was strict with the Best Bet Diet I still progressed to be honest. The usual MS diets are Best Bet Diet or the SWANK diet.

I say everything in moderation. I try to eat super healthy, I still eat meat and will have a steak every now and then. Load up on veggies, but you still need protein. I go with lean protein, lots of veggies and fruit. Lots of seafood. I do avoid dairy, preservatives/processed foods when possible, or anything fried, but that's just my preference.

Just be the healthiest you can be, eat healthy, exercise your body and your mind.. I always say that besides my MS, I'm healthier than most people I know. And that's my goal, so I can be strong for times when MS does hit me.

I agree on the exercise front for sure.... I'm convinced that it can build new nerve pathways.... biofeedback.

On diet, Dr. Oz has had some diabetic folks on his show who have come off their meds .... you could google his show and do a search for diabetes.

Also, I'm re-reading the Perricone Promise.... I felt fabulous when I was using his recipes.... he has a turkey chili in there that is wonderful and some very tasty and satisfying recipes... I'd be happy to share some of his recipes - they're full of antioxidants and things good for us.

I am currently following the Paleo Diet....lean meat, veggies, fruit, nuts & seeds. No dairy, sugar, wheat, legumes..lost weight & feeling more energetic..it is to stop inflammation in the body...so far, so good

I agree with Opal and everyone about lower saturated fats, less meat, less dairy. The idea is to go for things that aren't basic--i.e. that won't increase inflammation. I started eating low fat, high fiber, vegetable and fruit based diet with added fish for omegas and protein. I'm feeling good on it! Your doctor sounds great, I wish mine would talk about natural things I could do to make myself feel better! Mine only talks harsh meds.

He is has a PHD and a number of books. I will check out the PALEO diet. I am looking for something that will help me lose weight, keep blood sugar in check and hopefully start the face burning.

You don't need to make all the changes at once. Maybe swap some of the red meat for chicken and fish, and add some vegetables and salad.
I know this is frustrating but if you start feeling better you might want to make more changes.
Best of luck.

I hate fish and I usually eat salads and some vegs anyway, its just the red meat that is mental block right now. LOL