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Some Exciting News & A Few Changes
As you know, after I was diagnosed with MS, I was determined to do whatever it took to stay healthy and live a happy life. I settled on the Swank diet and Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis (OMS) Recovery Plan. That meant big changes to my diet (and subsequently my family's diet). I eat no dairy - no milk, cheese, cream, sour cream, yoghurt or butter. The only meat I eat is seafood. I don't eat any processed foods - no cakes, biscuits, sausage rolls, no take-away. Pretty much nothing from a bakery other than the bread and I skip half the aisles in the supermarket.
The first few months were really tough. I had to stop and think about everything I ate. I had to find new recipes and re-invent old ones. I had to find ways to prepare family meals so my dietary needs were met without always having to cook separate meals. I had to be organised. Plan my meals in advance, and remember to take food and soy milk with me.
It was a challenge. It was also the reason I started The MS Foodie part of my blog. Well now I have a new challenge. The Overcoming MS team would like me to share my OMS friendly food and ideas with their members who are going through the same struggles and adjustment that I am. As a result, my recipes will address the specific needs of people who follow the OMS diet. In the past, I've tried to keep it more general so the recipes would have a broader appeal. It also means I may post more recipes than before. Now I know that some people are only interested in home decor, some people are only interested in the recipes and some like both. I thought about making The MS Foodie a separate blog but it's enough work maintaining one blog let alone two.
I am really excited to work with the OMS team on this. The recovery plan I follow is not a short-term diet but a long term commitment that I am passionate about, and if I can help other people in my situation then that's what I really want to do. I hope all you home decorating people will understand, but don't worry, there will still be plenty of DIY and making things happening around here.
It's more than ok with me......I may even make some dietary changes myself ;O)
ReplyDeleteTania xx
Thanks Tania
Deletei'm sure your recipes and advice will help a lot of people kylie!
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Me too hon. On a mission to redirect my families eating habits away from processed food, trully believe its the contributor of many illnesses & def something we all should be mindful of. Recipes will fab! Rach x
ReplyDeleteThanks Rach. I agree with you on the processed foods.
DeleteKylie I would read your blog no matter what you choose to write about simply because you are awesome and I consider you a friend. I know you are going to help so many people with this.
ReplyDeleteCas xx
Thanks Cas. Appreciate your support.
Deletethis is great kylie, so good to have a go to blog for fellow MS sufferers who need this food advice...well done. I look forward to the recipes as we all could do with more healthy options.
ReplyDeleteBec x
This is exciting news for you and your blog!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for those gorgeous hearts to arrive!
Congratulations on winning the giveaway Deanne.
DeleteI really admire you for your committment to heath Kylie. That sounds silly but I really do. I just don't know how on earth I would give up so many things! The only thing I don't eat is meat/seafood but love my dairy, chocolate and a lot of other naughty things. I do love healthy food though, so will be happy to read your recipes :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah. That's lovely. It is hard to give up some of the things you love, but you soon get used to it.
DeleteYou will do a great job inspiring and educating MS sufferers and I'm sure your recipes will be enjoyed by all! x
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and the two topics that you mention above. I don't care in what order or quantity they come in. Funny how doors open - I can see you as an International MS Food Ambassador - Dream big Missus K. I'll come to your first book signing for sure.....B:) x
ReplyDeleteOh Brenda - You're so funny. I wonder if people do book signings for e-books? ha ha
DeleteLove your blog Kylie, your so clever, your recipes are lovely.x
ReplyDeleteThanks Samantha
DeleteI look forward to seeing some of your healthy recipes and will continue to follow for sure! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Sweetheart, bravo you! I'm so delighted that you've been sought out to share what you've learnt. All power to you. J x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kylie, that's such exciting news!
ReplyDeleteCongrats lovely :) Sounds great and an exciting new chapter. I love your blog and your recipes... always inspiring Kylie! Jo xx
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