Dr. Roy Swank developed a diet for MS patients. There is no evidence that his diet has improved the course of MS but provided patients’ increased energy and feeling fit. It helps patients live healthy.

The Swank diet is a low-fat diet, very low in saturated fats and polyunsaturated oils, low in red and other fatty meats, high in grains, fruits and vegetables.

This diet is simple to follow and in many cases alleviates chronic symptoms.

Principles of the Swank Diet:

1. Saturated fat should not exceed 15 grams per day.

2. Unsaturated fat (oils) should be kept at 20-50 grams per day.

3. No red meat for the first year.

4. After the first year, 3 oz. of red meat is allowed once per week.

5. Dairy products must contain 1% or less fat.

6. No processed foods containing saturated fat.

7. Cod liver oil (1 tsp. or equivalent capsules) and a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement are recommended daily