if you have MS and are only eating carbs

How are you getting anything of nutritional value in? I feel like such a slob all I eat is carbs and I've gained a ton of weight. I'm at higher risk for GD and I feel like I'm setting a bad precedent. I'm not doing so well on my vitamins either.

Anyone have any great ideas for foods of nutritional value that wont make me gag?

ETA I'm 16 weeks

Message edited 7/8/2012 7:14:31 PM.

if you have MS and are only eating carbs

I had nausea all day every day from weeks 6 to 14. I pretty much could only eat carbs. I gained a lot during the first trimester. My doctor told me to eat what I could, even if it was all carbs.
I tried to at least eat whole wheat bagels and cheerios, since they are little better. I found bananas were the only fruit I could really tolerate.

Re: if you have MS and are only eating carbs

Try quinoa. It's really easy, it's good for you, and there's protein in it (because it's technically a seed, not a grain). There are a million recipes online; you cook it like rice.

Re: if you have MS and are only eating carbs

I basically lived on carbs during my first trimester. I tried to balance it when possible by eating healthier cereals that have fiber,protein, and vitamins in them. Also, whole grain bread instead of regular white bread. Some breads actually taste like white bread but have whole grains with extra fiber and protein. Try to at least get your prenatal vitamin down too. Feel better!

Re: if you have MS and are only eating carbs

Green Smoothies have been a lifesaver - I can't eat much but I can keep these down - I put milk, banana, frozen berries, kale or spinach, and some plain yogurt.

Re: if you have MS and are only eating carbs

All I crave are carbs and there's no pattern to what makes me nauseous. I'm trying to mix in fruits b/w my breads. Or making pb(&j) sandwiches. Salads have been rough but once in a while I can stomach some which helps get some nutrients.

I am not going to worry about it too much in the first trimester, and just hope it gets better in a few weeks.

Re: if you have MS and are only eating carbs

I'm deinitely going to try quinoa! That's a good idea. I also can do rice & beans occasionally with bananas or avocados. If I eat cereal, it's kashi with soy which has a lot of protein too, those are all good ideas, thanks!

Re: if you have MS and are only eating carbs

week 7-14 was pure hell for me due to ms.

to be honest i couldnt stomach my pre natal vitamins or water. i looked and felt like a hot mess. as soon as it left i was able to go back to drinking tons of water and taking my vitamins.

Re: if you have MS and are only eating carbs

for the last 5 weeks if i can eat, its pretty much carbs. Just in the last few days ive been able to stomach different kinds of food (veggies, salad, fruit, protein). Its been very hard feeling sick all day and all night. I havent worried too much about nutritional value as i have worried about just eating. my focus has been on staying hydrated and getting any food in.

Re: if you have MS and are only eating carbs

I couldn't keep down my prenatals and could hardly keep down any food. Just eat what you can tolerate. Anything is better than nothing, but if you do white bread or white pasta, see if you can switch to whole wheat breads and pastas. Small things like that.