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We have lots of helpful pages and blog posts that cover the Overcoming MS diet

Here we have picked out some of the most useful pages to help you with adopting these lifestyle changes. This includes tips on how to make changes, answers to frequently asked questions and some diet cards which are helpful for explaining your dietary requirements.

Getting Started Tips for following the diet Avoid ultra processed foods Eating out: Chef cards

Find alternatives

I used to love dairy, what healthy Overcoming MS-friendly alternatives are available?

There are so many dairy-free options available that avoiding dairy doesn't need to mean that you miss out on the food you love.

What healthy, Overcoming MS-friendly meat substitutes can I have?

If you're new to Overcoming MS, finding meat substitutes that are Overcoming MS-friendly can be a little confusing. We've put together some suggestions of options to replace meat in meals, that are high in protein and also Overcoming MS-friendly.

What can I use instead of egg in recipes?

While egg white can be eaten when following the Overcoming MS diet recommendations, egg yolk is not recommended on the Overcoming MS program due to saturated fat content.

Foods to eat in moderation

Foods containing monounsaturated (neutral) and polyunsaturated (good) fats such as avocados, seeds, nuts and oily fish should be consumed in a balanced way when following the Overcoming MS (OMS) Program.

Recipes to live well with MS

Diet plays a vital role in managing MS symptoms and relapses — but where do you start? Take a look at our tasty recipes for MS — the Overcoming MS diet is designed to be enjoyable!

Overcoming MS-Friendly Cooking Techniques

It is not necessary to learn lots of new cooking techniques or dramatically change the way you cook when following the Overcoming MS (OMS) program. The only thing that may need altering is the amount of fat and oil you use in your cooking.

Which oils are recommended on the Overcoming MS (OMS) Program?

All naturally occurring oils are in fact a blend of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, but it is the predominating fatty acid that defines how we label it, i.e. as polyunsaturated or monounsaturated.

Omega-3 Supplementation

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