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Is it really true that people with seizures can't eat junk food?

Sat, 11/06/2010 - 12:32
Topic: Complementary Therapies
I know that it is important for everyone to eat healthy, especially if you have a chronic health problem.  I do know there is a certain diet that is supposed to help lessen seizures.  But does a little junk food make that much difference?

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Re: Is it true that people with seizures can't eat junk food?

Submitted by phylisfjohnson on Wed, 2010-11-10 - 09:29

You know what Jackie Kennedy said when she heard that she had cancer?  "I wish I had eaten more desserts!"     Phylis Feiner Johnson    www.epilepsytalk.com

 

You know what Jackie Kennedy said when she heard that she had cancer?  "I wish I had eaten more desserts!"     Phylis Feiner Johnson    www.epilepsytalk.com

 

Re: Is it true that people with seizures can't eat junk food?

Submitted by Robin Salmansohn on Tue, 2010-12-28 - 21:45

Modified food protiens, any modifed food protein, soy, yeast, cereal, even yogurt and cottage cheeses.

In general, Junk food is not healthy for anyone. I still junk food.

Modified food protiens, any modifed food protein, soy, yeast, cereal, even yogurt and cottage cheeses.

In general, Junk food is not healthy for anyone. I still junk food.

Re: Is it really true people with seizures can't eat junk food?

Submitted by rjw19 on Wed, 2010-12-29 - 14:13

rjw19

I've no doubt that junk food can be a problem.  Personally, I cannot eat significant amounts of (cow's) cheese - such as a cheese pizza, etc. as 1-2 days later I will suffer for it. Cow's cheese is very difficult to digest, and it is really this digestion that stresses my system sufficiently to cause auras. Goat cheese and products are OK.

rjw19

I've no doubt that junk food can be a problem.  Personally, I cannot eat significant amounts of (cow's) cheese - such as a cheese pizza, etc. as 1-2 days later I will suffer for it. Cow's cheese is very difficult to digest, and it is really this digestion that stresses my system sufficiently to cause auras. Goat cheese and products are OK.

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