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Overcoming MS (OMS) Diet

  • Developed by:
Professor George Jelinek

Professor Jelinek has devised this OMS MS recovery programme following his own MS diagnosis in 1999 with components which include:

  • Diet
  • Supplements
  • Exercise
  • Vitamin D
  • Meditation
  • Medication if necessary

Full details available in his book and website:  overcomingms.org/recovery-program/

Premise of the diet:
OMS is similar to the SWALK diet in that it is a wholefood diet plus seafood, cutting out dairy and meat and reducing saturated fat intake; it is similarly based on possible implications of saturated fat on MS.  The differentiation with the SWALK diet seems to be that OMS provided guidance on other lifestyle aspects considered to affect the disease.  The diet is only one of the recommended aspects of the programme.

Allowing: 
  • Vegetables and fruits
  • Grains (pasta, rice, wheat, oats, corn, barley etc)
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Beans, peas and other legumes
  • Fish and seafood
  • Dairy alternatives made from soy, rice, almonds, oats etc
  • Egg white

Avoiding:
  • Dairy (milk, cream, butter, ice cream, cheese, yogurt, whey powder)
  • Baked foods, unless fat free (commercial baked goods, prepared mixes)
  • Smacks (chips, corn chips, party foods)
  • Fats (margarine, shortening, mayonnaise, lard, coconut oil, palm oil, unnamed vegetables oils which are normally palm oil)
  • Meat (all land animals including cures, processed or canned meats)
  • Fried ad deep-fried foods (except those fried without oil using water, wine or sauces)  
  • Fast food (burgers, fried chicken, fries etc)
  • Egg yolks

Recommending:
  • Omega 3 fatty acid supplements
  • 20mls or equivalent in capsules of flaxseed or fish oil

Following with OMS diet is not likely to be considered bad for you as long as you include the missing nutrients.

Cautions:
  • Ensure you are getting enough protein in the diet by eating plenty of fish, beans and pulses
  • As with the SWALK diet OMS may be low in energy so may not be suitable if you have high energy needs or are already underweight. 
  • The diet may be low in calcium if few dairy products are consumed
  • The diet may be low in iron If red meat is avoided

Sources:
Jelenik, G.  Overcoming MS (available at: overcomingms.org/recovery-program/ 
MS Society (2016) Diet and Nutrition Booklet
MS Trust (2014) Diet Factsheet
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  • Home
  • About me
  • Lifestyle and MS
    • What is MS? >
      • Types of MS
      • What causes MS?
      • Symptoms of MS
      • How is MS diagnosed?
      • How is MS treated?
    • Stress and MS
    • Smoking and MS
    • Healthy weight >
      • What is a healthy weight for me?
    • Alcohol and MS
    • Sleep and MS >
      • Sleep hygiene tips from the MS Trust
    • Importance of hydration
  • Keeping active
    • Latest MS-specific physical activity guidelines
    • Benefits of exercise >
      • UK Physical Activity Guidelines
    • Components of physical fitness
    • What sort of 'exercise'?
    • Exercise for managing symptoms
    • Exercise and relapse
    • Tips for exercising with MS
  • Diet
    • What is a healthy diet? >
      • 7 tips for a balanced diet
      • What is a portion?
      • 5 tips from the MS Society
      • Diet to reduce risk of further diseases
    • The diet debate in MS >
      • 'Best Bet' diet
      • Overcoming MS (OMS)
      • SWANK
      • Wahls protocol
    • Diet to manage symptoms
    • Dietary supplements >
      • Vitamin D
      • Vitamin B12
      • Essential Fatty Acids
    • Tips for cooking with MS
  • Blog
    • Blog posts (PDF)
  • Contact
    • Useful resources