Episode Description
Welcome to Let's Talk MS, proudly presented by the European Multiple Sclerosis Platform (EMSP).
In this episode, we will be exploring the impact of nutrition on the lives of people with MS, NMOSD or MOGAD. You will hear about the ways in which nutrition can affect your health, learn from personal experiences and gain practical tips, among other insights!
Alongside hosts Elisabeth Kasilingam and Anna Revilla, we are excited to introduce our guests:
- Sophie Pratt: Dietitian and a member of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute. Based in Ireland, she works with a diverse range of clients and contributes to media platforms such as radio and television. She is an expert in weight management, fertility health and eating disorders, and also designs specialised dietary interventions for individuals, including those with MS.
- Marjolijn Oranje: From the Netherlands and member of the Young People’s Network. She works in banking and discovered that she had MS 5 years ago while living and working my for the first time abroad. Ever since, she has tried adapting to life with MS as best as she can, whilst continuing traveling and working in different countries.
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Let's Talk MS
- (00:01:01) - Healthy diets for people with MS
- (00:02:21) - The role of nutrition in MS and health
- (00:06:54) - Mixed messages on nutrition and people with MS
- (00:08:27) - Fatigue and inflammation
- (00:11:00) - How to manage constipation?
- (00:12:33) - Diet and energy management after Ms. Mayoline
- (00:17:14) - How to manage a chronic condition with a diet?
- (00:22:33) - The importance of nutrition for patients with Parkinson's
- (00:29:19) - Specific guidelines for diet and health in Ireland
- (00:31:21) - 5 tips for young people with chronic conditions
- (00:33:21) - A Week in the Life with Mario
- (00:34:23) - A Quick and Dirty Talk About Food
- (00:36:00) - Rapid Fire Q & A
- (00:38:44) - Uncovering nutrition for people with multiple sclerosis (MSY)