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What changes to your diet have you made?

Amanda — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:27:41 +0000

At my first ALS clinic visit, I could have sworn the dietitian told me to avoid sugary foods because they can accelerate ALS. I don’t recall her exact words but she encouraged me (on more than one occasion) to reduce sugar (soda, sweets, etc) and if I did eat something sugary to eat after a full meal.

I’ve seen different information about food/diet/ALS in many different places, including here at ALS News Today.

What changes to your diet have you made? Do you believe it makes a difference? What information have you received from doctors or dieticians?

https://alsnewstoday.com/news/als-mnd-2023-diet-blood-sugar-slow-als-progression/

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Dagmar — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:25:45 +0000

At my first ALS clinic visit (14 yrs ago), I at the time was a vegetarian. I followed that diet for about 11 years prior to my ALS diagnosis… but at that first visit, my doctor told me I need to consume waaay more protein. I felt I had reached my limit of protein-containing soy and legumes – – blech! So, I switched to adding animal protein to my diet. I gained a few pounds and felt good. The dietician told me to “eat whatever I wanted” – – and don’t worry about calories. But I chose to remain a “healthy” eater- – a mix of veges, protein, carbs, and “fun foods.” It’s been good so far.

Lately, I read about the reports on high-glycemic intake helping to slow down symptom progression. (https://alsnewstoday.com/columns/sorting-out-sometimes-confusing-advice-als-diet/) So, I’m enjoying my cookies and dough-nuts a bit more now 😉

alsnewstoday.com

Sorting out the sometimes confusing advice on ALS and diet

Columnist Dagmar Munn considers the often confusing advice she's heard about ALS and diet over the past few years.

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Melody — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 01:29:05 +0000

I made the choice to begin eating meat again. It’s mostly chicken, turkey, fish and beef. I try to be mindful.

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mtu1976 — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:21:11 +0000

I have been on a low carb diet for many years. No junk food or stuff out boxes. Since my diagnosis added some carbs but my blood sugar is up some. I’m not going to go crazy eating sugar which is bad for most other diseases. I will add some fruit etc. I will continue to eat meat and eggs. I am so far maintaining my weight.