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Check in - post herbalist consultation/ Diet plan for us!

Met with a herbalist yesterday evening and the conversation went great!!! We have to eat to live not live to eat!! Anti inflammatory 1. Vegetables (Rich in Antioxidants & Phytonutrients) * Leafy Greens: Spinach, kale, Swiss chard, arugula, collard greens * Cruciferous: Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage * Colorful Veggies: Bell peppers, beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, zucchini * Alliums: Garlic, onions, leeks 2. Fruits (High in Antioxidants & Fiber) * Berries: Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries * Citrus: Oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits * Other Fruits: Apples, cherries, grapes, avocados, pomegranates, pineapple 3. Whole Grains (Low-Glycemic, High-Fiber) * Quinoa * Brown rice * Oats (steel-cut or rolled) * Buckwheat * Millet * Barley * Bulgur Avoid refined grains (white bread, white rice, pastries). 4. Healthy Fats * Oils: Extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, flaxseed oil * Nuts & Seeds: Walnuts, almonds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds * Other Sources: Avocados, nut butters (unsweetened) 5. Legumes & Beans * Lentils * Chickpeas * Black beans * Kidney beans * Navy beans * Edamame 6. Fish & Lean Protein * Fatty Fish (High in Omega-3): Salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, anchovies * Other Protein Sources: Organic chicken, turkey, tofu, tempeh 7. Herbs & Spices (Natural Anti-Inflammatories) * Turmeric (with black pepper) * Ginger * Cinnamon * Garlic * Rosemary * Basil * Oregano * Thyme 8. Beverages * Green tea * Herbal teas (ginger, turmeric, chamomile) * Water (with lemon or cucumber) Avoid sugary drinks, soda, and excessive caffeine. 9. Fermented Foods (Gut Health Support) * Sauerkraut * Kimchi * Miso * Tempeh * Kefir * Yogurt (unsweetened, probiotic-rich) * Kombucha (low sugar) 10. Foods to Avoid (Pro-Inflammatory) * Refined carbs (white bread, pastries) * Processed meats (sausages, bacon) * Fried foods * Sugary snacks and drinks * Excessive alcohol * Trans fats and hydrogenated oils
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MS diet plan 1. Evidence-Informed MS-Specific Diets a. Swank Diet * Low saturated fat (≤15g/day) * Emphasizes: whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, unsaturated fats * Avoids: red meat (first year), processed foods, high-fat dairy * Goal: Reduce inflammation, improve blood flow b. Wahls Protocol * A modified Paleolithic (Paleo) diet developed by Dr. Terry Wahls, who has MS * Emphasizes: 6–9 cups vegetables/day (leafy greens, colorful veggies, sulfur-rich), grass-fed meats, wild-caught fish, organ meats * Avoids: grains, legumes, dairy, processed foods * Goal: Mitochondrial support, cellular repair c. Overcoming MS (OMS) Diet * Plant-based + seafood * Low saturated fat, rich in omega-3s * Avoids: meat (except seafood), dairy, processed foods * Incorporates: meditation, vitamin D, exercise * Based on work by Dr. George Jelinek 2. General Anti-Inflammatory Diets (MS-Friendly) a. Mediterranean Diet * Rich in: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, olive oil, fish * Low in: red meat, processed foods, sugar * Benefits: Heart and brain health, reduces inflammation b. Paleo Diet * Whole foods, lean proteins, vegetables, healthy fats * Excludes: dairy, grains, legumes, processed foods * Potential benefit: Reduces inflammatory load (but evidence in MS is limited) c. Gluten-Free Diet * Avoids: wheat, rye, barley * No clear evidence for all MS patients, but some report symptom improvement (especially if gluten-sensitive) 3. Nutritional Focus in MS * Omega-3 fatty acids (from fish, flaxseed): anti-inflammatory * Vitamin D: Deficiency linked to MS activity * Antioxidants (vitamins A, C, E, selenium): combat oxidative stress * Fiber-rich foods: Support gut microbiota and immune balance 4. Diets Often Used with Caution in MS * Ketogenic Diet: Some early promise in animal models, but needs more study in humans * Fasting or Intermittent Fasting: Experimental; may modulate immune response

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This was all from chatgpt. But spot on what the herbalist discussed with me.