Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast that empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing. In this episode, we’re sharing highlights from a recent webinar hosted by Overcoming MS Program Facilitator and Nutritional Therapist Karen Lee. Karen is joined by plant-based chef, Jack McNulty, and Overcoming MS community members, Melody Landwehr and Jenna Cox, to explore the diet pillar of the Overcoming MS Program. From practical cooking strategies and understanding fats, to batch cooking, eating out, and overcoming early challenges, our guests share a mix of lived experience and expert insight to help you feel confident and inspired in your approach to eating for MS health.

Topics and Timestamps:

01:17 Karen introduces the Overcoming MS diet pillar and describes what it involves

04:36 Jack shares his story, insights from the Overcoming MS Handbook, and practical cooking tips

19:53 Melody discusses her gradual, realistic journey into adopting the Overcoming MS diet

23:06 Jenna reflects on going dairy-free, shares a free recipe resource, and offers tips for eating out with confidence

28:58 The panel shares their go-to weeknight meals for busy days

31:15 Quick and easy snack ideas that fit the Overcoming MS way of eating