The MS Recovery Diet by Ann Sawyer and Judi Bachrach

What's the effect on corn, corn meal, corn chips, etc. on MS, myelin, etc. Steve

Popcorn is one of the few snacks that I eat, but I am not sure if it is having ill effects on my system. Anyone know anything?

Hello everyone,

I have had MS for almost 5 years, and have been on the diet for a little more than 8 months. I've read all the posts on here, but this if the first time I've posted myself. As long as I stick to the diet, my fatigue, hand/arm/leg tingling, and Lhermitte's sign are under control. Thank you to Judi and Ann for all the information!

I am reactive to gluten, dairy, animal fat, corn, eggs, and white potatoes. I am avoiding legumes for now but will try them soon. My reading of Loren Cordain and the Paleo Diet has led me to avoid tomatoes, nightshades, and a number of spices, including chili and cayenne. I don't know that I react to them, but studies show they contribute to leaky gut. So, the upshot is that I have A LOT of foods I have to avoid. Corn is particularly hard, because it is in everything, even more so than gluten. I have a four-page, two-column list of all the ingredients that could be corn. A trace of corn triggers tingling. My diet is EXTREMELY limited. I have only a few recipes I can use and I am getting so sick of them. Avoiding chili and cayenne makes my food so bland. All my old standbys (chili, roasted potatoes, sloppy joes, tuna casserole, pulled pork, barbecue) - everything is gone.

I wondered if anyone would be willing to share some of their recipes? Don't worry if it contains some things I said I react to. I can always modify, and others might be able to use the recipe. I'm sure all of us struggle with finding recipes we can use. Thanks, Judi, for posting recipes on your blog!

Here are a couple of my standbys, in case they would help anybody. I'll be happy to post some others later when I have more time. Blessings to you all!

Sammie Burgers
1 can salmon, drained
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tsp lemon juice
1 T parsley
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 egg (I can do this small amount of egg, but if you can't, try 1 T flax soaked in 3 T water)

Heat some oil in a skillet. Mix all ingredients and form 4 patties. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side.

Crock-Pot Chicken Casserole
Combine 3 cooked, diced chicken breasts with 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 cups chicken broth, 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms, and 1 package Near East Long Grain and Wild Rice (with seasoning packet) (I don't believe this brand has gluten, I don't react to it at any rate) in a slow cooker. Cook on High for 2 hours.

Apple Crisp
Combine 5 large sliced and peeled Granny Smith apples wtith 2 T rice flour, 1/4 cup agave nectar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Place in greased pie plate, cover with waxed paper, and microwave on high for 5 minutes.

Combine 1/2 cup oats, 1/4 cup rice flour, 3 T agave nectar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 2 T oil in a small bowl. Mix with a fork.

After apples are microwaved, sprinkle topping over top and bake for 20 - 25 minutes until warm and bubbly. Serves 6-8.

Variation: Use 36 ounces thawed frozen blueberries with juice combined with 3 T rice flour and 1/4 cup agave nectar for the filling. Top with topping as above, and bake for 40 minutes at 375.

Is milk a problem for everyone or are there people for whom consumption of milk does cause any MS problems?

According to allergy test I have no problems with milk (I am mildly lactose intolerant though) and I haven't noticed any weird symptoms after milk consumption. However I still only consume milk products something like twice a week and it's usually in some dish which contains low lactose cheese or cream.

So is it safe to consume such little amounts of milk products or can there still be some MS damage happening without me knowing it?
Thats why I'm wondering if there are people out there for whom MS and milk consumption have no connections.

I ate peas last night for dinner and had a serious reaction to them. I eat hummus a lot and love it and have had no discernible reaction to it. Bearing in mind that I ate a huge amount of canned peas as a kid, I'm thinking that I am allergic to peas because they crossed the blood brain barrier back then. I didn't introduce chickpeas until about 10 years ago when I moved here from Ireland. It is possible then that my immune system has a reaction to peas but not chickpeas. So my theory is that it is possible to be allergic to only certain legumes. Thoughts anyone, or anybody has similar experiences?

Found the answer in one of Judi's posts on legumes on page 11.

Her words "As always, it is up to you to experience for yourself how you react to each legume. Some you may tolerate, others may give you immediate symptomatic feedback."

So peas aren't good for me but I can still eat hummus. Yaaaaay!!