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7-day rescue nutrition plan
An MS patient, wife, and mother of five comes to the The Ricki Lake Show seeking help for her depression, low self-esteem and destructive eating habits.
Since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Brittny, 30, consumes at least three sodas, multiple cupcakes, and cheese every day.
On the “Cry For Help” episode, Ricki brings Nutritionist Dr. Melina Jampolis to Brittny’s aid with a seven-day plan that’s sensible and will help her manage her disease.
Is this diet plan something you can follow?
Nutrition Plan: Brittny Shelton
Created by: Melina B. Jampolis MD
Goal: Boost energy & mood, help manage MS better, lose weight slowly, time saving/budget friendly, manage sugar/soda addiction
Overall:
1. Cut back on soda consumption as much as possible. Alternatives include water, sparkling water, iced tea (green tea a plus as very anti-inflammatory which is good for MS), coffee (skim milk & sugar) and limited amounts of diet soda if necessary. If you can find a no calorie fruit drink sweetened with Stevia you can drink that.
2. Include protein throughout the day to control blood sugar, cravings and hunger
3. Increase fruits, vegetables and whole grains to boost anti-oxidants (for health and MS) and include healthy fats like nuts and olive oil to boost anti-oxidant and vitamin absorption.
For this plan, I made over what Brittney is currently feeding her family to decrease sugar and saturated fat which can contribute to inflammation (bad for MS). Feel free to mix and max meal ideas to fit your budget and family food preferences – make enough for leftovers whenever you can to simplify your life (I know that is not easy with 5 kids!). You can always have a protein smoothie for a quick snack or any meal of the day!
Day 1:
Breakfast: Post Honey Nut Shredded Wheat + skim milk (or almond milk – lower in calories, inexpensive in box)
Lunch: Peanut butter & jelly on whole wheat white bread, orange
Dinner: Turkey meatloaf, cooked carrots, ½ potato (limit butter & sour cream)
Snack: apple, ¼ cup almonds
Day 2:
Breakfast: Smoothie (almond milk or fat free), 1 scoop protein powder (whatever is on sale), ½ cup frozen fruit)
Lunch: turkey hot dog (instead of beef), 1 cup mac & cheese with added vegetables (peas, carrots, broccoli, whatever you have)
Dinner: 1 slice cheese pizza, large salad with light olive oil based dressing (can be simple – romaine lettuce + cherry tomatoes)
Snack: yogurt – choose lowest sugar option you can find
Day 3:
Breakfast: Post Honey Nut Shredded Wheat + skim milk (or almond milk – lower in calories, inexpensive in box)
Lunch: Peanut butter & jelly on whole wheat white bread, orange
Dinner: Turkey, corn, green vegetable cooked in light olive oil (family can have mashed potatoes and you can have either that or corn, not both)
Snack: carrots & light ranch dressing
Day 4:
Breakfast: Smoothie (almond milk or fat free), 1 scoop protein powder (whatever is on sale) , ½ cup frozen fruit)
Lunch: Leftover turkey and corn, small salad
Dinner: Spaghetti with meat sauce (try to use extra lean ground beef if you can afford it or lean ground turkey), salad (light dressing)
Snack: apple & 2 tbsp. peanut butter
Day 5:
Breakfast: Post Honey Nut Shredded Wheat + skim milk (or almond milk – lower in calories, inexpensive in box)
Lunch: Leftover spaghetti & meat sauce; 14 baby carrots
Dinner: 2 Tacos – use whole beans, 1 tbsp. shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes or salsa, shredded chicken
Snack: yogurt
Day 6:
Breakfast: 2 eggs + 1 slice whole grain toast
Lunch: taco-less taco salad with leftovers – put beans, chicken, cheese and salsa over lettuce
Dinner: Light Tuna Casserole (try this recipe http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Light-But-Hearty-Tuna-Casserole) + side salad with light dressing
Snack: reduced sugar protein bar (buy whatever is on sale – aim for at least 10 grams of protein)
Day 7:
Breakfast: 2 pancakes (limit syrup to 1 tbsp). + 1 egg
Lunch: 1 can minestrone soup (or 1-2 cups of homemade)
Dinner: 1 slice cheese pizza with large green salad + light dressing
Snack: 2 mandarin oranges + ¼ cup nuts
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