Nutrition

Eat a variety foods to get what your body needs.

Think about how old you are, how big you are, and how active you are.

Eat foods from all five groups. Eat less fat, sweets, and salt.

Choose sensible portion sizes and avoid empty calories.

Eat when you feel strongest.

Take your time when eating. Rest if you need to.

If you get tired later, eat a big meal earlier.

Eat smaller meals, but more often.

Try eating after taking medicine.

Soft foods can help - prepare foods to be soft, tender, and easy to chew and swallow.

Chop, mash or puree foods.

Moisten dry foods with liquid, and take sips of water while eating.

Be careful with drinks that are too thin to avoid aspiration to the lungs.

Sit up and lean forward a bit when eating.

If eating stays hard, a food expert or speech therapist can give advice.

Some MG meds might upset your stomach.

Don’t take over-the-counter antidiarrheal drugs without talking to your doctor first.

Stay away from spicy, greasy foods, and dairy products (except yoghurt which is beneficial).

Avoid foods with high fiber (raw vegetables, bran, dried or unpeeled fruit, whole grains and popcorn).

Eat smaller amounts of food and liquid throughout the day.

Try eat foods from the following list:

Some MG meds (like steroids) might make bones weak.

Drink milk and eat greens, beans, fish, or fortified juices.

Ask your doctor how much calcium and vitamin D you need.

Some MG meds might make you puffy.

Use less salt and try other seasonings.

Try avoid food from the following list: