by mona bostick | MSBites, Nutrition Topics
Grains have gotten a bad rap recently, which is a shame since Whole Grains offer a tasty and convenient way to get some important nutrients from food– the way our bodies prefer to get nutrients! What are Whole Grains? All grains begin as whole grains. A... 
by mona bostick | MSBites, Nutrition Topics
7 Tips For Crock Pot Cooking The humble crock pot… decidedly unsexy as a kitchen tool, underrated as a time and energy saver but GREAT for when you are too pooped to cook or want a hot cooked meal without heating up the kitchen. It really is the next best thing to... 
by mona bostick | MSBites, Multiple Sclerosis, Nutrition Topics
Intermittent Fasting And MS: Your Questions Answered Earlier this summer there were quite a few headlines about “Intermittent Fasting” and it’s purported benefits for folks living with Multiple Sclerosis. Since that time I have had quite a few questions from... 
by mona bostick | MSBites, Multiple Sclerosis
Over the last year or so I have written numerous articles about MS and diet. While there are certainly food choices and habit modifications that can contribute to wellness and help with individual symptom management, there is no dietary pattern has been proven to cure... 
by mona bostick | MSBites, Multiple Sclerosis, Nutrition Topics
Turmeric (Cucurma longa) is a plant in the ginger family that is native to southeast India. It is also known as curcumin. The rhizomes are ground into an orange-yellow powder that is widely used in cooking and gives Indian curry its flavor and yellow color. It also... 
by mona bostick | MSBites, Multiple Sclerosis, Wellness
High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Long-term high blood pressure has been shown to increase the likelihood of an individual developing cardiovascular disease. Other complications of high blood pressure include: poor... 
