Mona Bostick RDN, LDN,MSCS
@msbites.bsky.social
#MultipleSclerosis #Dietitian 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 complex evidence-based nutrition information for MS care team and #PwMS. Promoting physically and emotionally nourishing approach to eating well with #MS. 🚫 Functional, Integrative, Holistic
🎙️𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗦 is live now. It’s not about food rules — it’s about finding peace in a season that often feels too loud, too busy, and too full of expectations.
If you need permission to breathe, this one’s for you. #multiplesclerosis
If you need permission to breathe, this one’s for you. #multiplesclerosis
Reclaiming Holiday Food Joy with MS: From Grief to Gratitude
Podcast Episode · MSBites · 11/05/2025 · 31m
apple.co
November 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM
🎙️𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗦 is live now. It’s not about food rules — it’s about finding peace in a season that often feels too loud, too busy, and too full of expectations.
If you need permission to breathe, this one’s for you. #multiplesclerosis
If you need permission to breathe, this one’s for you. #multiplesclerosis
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On the MAHA Action call this week, Eric Berg was presented as "the knowledge doctor" who "focuses on nutrition and mental health."
Eric Berg is a chiropractor.
Eric Berg is a chiropractor.
October 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀: Grains are 'MS unfriendly' because ancient wisdom says so. Organ meat sare 'MS Friendly' and will literally heal your brain. 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:There are no MS 'friendly' or 'unfriendly' foods. That’s not a thing. #multiplesclerosis
October 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀: Grains are 'MS unfriendly' because ancient wisdom says so. Organ meat sare 'MS Friendly' and will literally heal your brain. 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:There are no MS 'friendly' or 'unfriendly' foods. That’s not a thing. #multiplesclerosis
This week on the 𝗠𝗦𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 podcast, I’m talking about gluten, and why the MS + gluten guidance might be… misguided. You deserve clarity. Not arbitrary food rules. Let’s take the overwhelm out of eating — one myth at a time. 🎧 MSBites: https://apple.co/3KGAIqG #multiplesclerosis
Is gluten really the villain it's made out to be?
Podcast Episode · MSBites · 10/08/2025 · 15m
apple.co
October 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This week on the 𝗠𝗦𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 podcast, I’m talking about gluten, and why the MS + gluten guidance might be… misguided. You deserve clarity. Not arbitrary food rules. Let’s take the overwhelm out of eating — one myth at a time. 🎧 MSBites: https://apple.co/3KGAIqG #multiplesclerosis
Ever feel like nutrition advice for MS is either too scientific to understand or too good to be true? 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲. That's why I created the 𝗠𝗦𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 podcast, where we find that sweet spot between evidence and real life when it comes to eating well with #multiplesclerosis.
MSBites
Nutrition Podcast · Living with MS is challenging enough without turning mealtime into an overwhelming obstacle course of dos and don'ts. Am I right?
Here's the thing: we live in a challenging information environment wh…
apple.co
September 30, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Ever feel like nutrition advice for MS is either too scientific to understand or too good to be true? 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲. That's why I created the 𝗠𝗦𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 podcast, where we find that sweet spot between evidence and real life when it comes to eating well with #multiplesclerosis.
Whoever said a picture is worth a thousand words knew what they were talking about. I am sorry, Ben, but your expression says it all. #publichealth #multiplesclerosis
September 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Whoever said a picture is worth a thousand words knew what they were talking about. I am sorry, Ben, but your expression says it all. #publichealth #multiplesclerosis
Correlation ≠ causation. 🧠 Just because two things happen together doesn’t mean one causes the other. (Looking at you, clickbait headlines about diet and MS 👀). #multiplesclerosis
September 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Correlation ≠ causation. 🧠 Just because two things happen together doesn’t mean one causes the other. (Looking at you, clickbait headlines about diet and MS 👀). #multiplesclerosis
My 𝗷𝗼𝘆 recipe includes:
✨ A meal I didn’t overthink
✨ A bite that makes me exhale
✨ And zero shame on the side
Because food gets to feel like support — not a self-improvement project. #multiplesclerosis
✨ A meal I didn’t overthink
✨ A bite that makes me exhale
✨ And zero shame on the side
Because food gets to feel like support — not a self-improvement project. #multiplesclerosis
September 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My 𝗷𝗼𝘆 recipe includes:
✨ A meal I didn’t overthink
✨ A bite that makes me exhale
✨ And zero shame on the side
Because food gets to feel like support — not a self-improvement project. #multiplesclerosis
✨ A meal I didn’t overthink
✨ A bite that makes me exhale
✨ And zero shame on the side
Because food gets to feel like support — not a self-improvement project. #multiplesclerosis
𝗣𝘄𝗠𝗦: You’re not failing at “eating for MS.” You’re living with a high-cost, high-symptom, high-pressure disease in an exhausting nutrition environment. Just getting through the day is an act of resilience. You deserve nutrition that fits into your life — not the other way around. #multiplesclerosis
September 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
𝗣𝘄𝗠𝗦: You’re not failing at “eating for MS.” You’re living with a high-cost, high-symptom, high-pressure disease in an exhausting nutrition environment. Just getting through the day is an act of resilience. You deserve nutrition that fits into your life — not the other way around. #multiplesclerosis
Integrative, Functional, and other 𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚 'diets' for MS focus on what 𝗻𝗼𝘁 to eat. (with no evidence, btw) But your body can’t thrive on fear and limitation. It thrives on 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 approached with variety, balance, and flexibility. #multiplesclerosis #msdietitian
September 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Integrative, Functional, and other 𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚 'diets' for MS focus on what 𝗻𝗼𝘁 to eat. (with no evidence, btw) But your body can’t thrive on fear and limitation. It thrives on 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 approached with variety, balance, and flexibility. #multiplesclerosis #msdietitian
When MS hijacks your day and cooking feels impossible, try this: Grab something easy, sit somewhere comfy, and 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗮𝘆. A bowl of cereal, a PBJ, or leftover pizza counts.
You’re not failing — you’re adapting. Adapting is acceptance in action. That is resilience. #multiplesclerosis #msdietitian
You’re not failing — you’re adapting. Adapting is acceptance in action. That is resilience. #multiplesclerosis #msdietitian
September 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
When MS hijacks your day and cooking feels impossible, try this: Grab something easy, sit somewhere comfy, and 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗮𝘆. A bowl of cereal, a PBJ, or leftover pizza counts.
You’re not failing — you’re adapting. Adapting is acceptance in action. That is resilience. #multiplesclerosis #msdietitian
You’re not failing — you’re adapting. Adapting is acceptance in action. That is resilience. #multiplesclerosis #msdietitian
“Just cut out gluten, dairy, sugar, joy, and human connection. You'll feel amazing.”
Except... 𝗻𝗼.
You don’t need to burn your pantry to the ground to support your health with MS.
Living with a complex disease is hard enough without turning meals into an obstacle course. #multiplesclerosis
Except... 𝗻𝗼.
You don’t need to burn your pantry to the ground to support your health with MS.
Living with a complex disease is hard enough without turning meals into an obstacle course. #multiplesclerosis
September 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“Just cut out gluten, dairy, sugar, joy, and human connection. You'll feel amazing.”
Except... 𝗻𝗼.
You don’t need to burn your pantry to the ground to support your health with MS.
Living with a complex disease is hard enough without turning meals into an obstacle course. #multiplesclerosis
Except... 𝗻𝗼.
You don’t need to burn your pantry to the ground to support your health with MS.
Living with a complex disease is hard enough without turning meals into an obstacle course. #multiplesclerosis
I wish I could tell you food alone will fix it all.
But MS isn’t a punishment you can reverse with kale. Or offal.
Food helps. Routines help. Grace helps more.
The cure fantasy will burn you out. Let it go. #multiplesclerosis #dietitian
But MS isn’t a punishment you can reverse with kale. Or offal.
Food helps. Routines help. Grace helps more.
The cure fantasy will burn you out. Let it go. #multiplesclerosis #dietitian
September 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I wish I could tell you food alone will fix it all.
But MS isn’t a punishment you can reverse with kale. Or offal.
Food helps. Routines help. Grace helps more.
The cure fantasy will burn you out. Let it go. #multiplesclerosis #dietitian
But MS isn’t a punishment you can reverse with kale. Or offal.
Food helps. Routines help. Grace helps more.
The cure fantasy will burn you out. Let it go. #multiplesclerosis #dietitian
Reposted by Mona Bostick RDN, LDN,MSCS
It's hard to tell the difference between:
1. Scientific language that's evidence-based
2. Scientific language built on cherry-picked data
Especially without training in research.
Best to follow a range of voices—not just one influencer or group of people with identical beliefs.
1. Scientific language that's evidence-based
2. Scientific language built on cherry-picked data
Especially without training in research.
Best to follow a range of voices—not just one influencer or group of people with identical beliefs.
July 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It's hard to tell the difference between:
1. Scientific language that's evidence-based
2. Scientific language built on cherry-picked data
Especially without training in research.
Best to follow a range of voices—not just one influencer or group of people with identical beliefs.
1. Scientific language that's evidence-based
2. Scientific language built on cherry-picked data
Especially without training in research.
Best to follow a range of voices—not just one influencer or group of people with identical beliefs.
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Politicians, not scientists, making public health decisions will not make America healthier www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/h...
Top F.D.A. Official Overrode Scientists on Covid Shots
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Congress should pass the bipartisan BARK Act, my bill to save millions of pounds of perfectly good pet food from the trash and get it to the growing population of hungry shelter dogs and cats.
We can do this. Let’s get it done.
We can do this. Let’s get it done.
June 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Alt med = CAM = integrative med = functional med.
Reality: "Functional medicine" HUGE red flag for bunk.
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See www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/... by @jonathanjarry.bsky.social
"Make no mistake: functional medicine is not a specialty of medicine."
BS tests. BS supplements. BS promises.
Reality: "Functional medicine" HUGE red flag for bunk.
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See www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/... by @jonathanjarry.bsky.social
"Make no mistake: functional medicine is not a specialty of medicine."
BS tests. BS supplements. BS promises.
Functional Medicine Is a Pipeline to Alt Med
A 56-year-old university professor with psoriatic arthritis goes to see a doctor because his condition is worsening. Psoriatic arthritis is a disease where your immune system rebels against you, creat...
www.mcgill.ca
June 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Reposted by Mona Bostick RDN, LDN,MSCS
Eric Berg is a chiropractor who spreads lies about safe & nutritious foods.
Organic is a 35-year scam legitimized by politics.
It is NOT pesticide free & those pesticides are less regulated. Many are more toxic than those used in conventional farming.
Me and Danielle Shine fact-check ⬇️
1/
Organic is a 35-year scam legitimized by politics.
It is NOT pesticide free & those pesticides are less regulated. Many are more toxic than those used in conventional farming.
Me and Danielle Shine fact-check ⬇️
1/
June 7, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Eric Berg is a chiropractor who spreads lies about safe & nutritious foods.
Organic is a 35-year scam legitimized by politics.
It is NOT pesticide free & those pesticides are less regulated. Many are more toxic than those used in conventional farming.
Me and Danielle Shine fact-check ⬇️
1/
Organic is a 35-year scam legitimized by politics.
It is NOT pesticide free & those pesticides are less regulated. Many are more toxic than those used in conventional farming.
Me and Danielle Shine fact-check ⬇️
1/
Reposted by Mona Bostick RDN, LDN,MSCS
"Root causes", "functional medicine", selling supplements all major red flags for bunk! 🚩
June 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"Root causes", "functional medicine", selling supplements all major red flags for bunk! 🚩
Can I get an amen? Folks with #multiplesclerosis should check entire thread but 7/ is really relevant. We are living in a very challenging times, y’all. Misinformation and wellness woo is everywhere.
“Medicine doesn’t treat the root cause, they just treat symptoms.”
—Every wellness grifter
Marty Makary, RFK Jr & MAHA allies claim they’re going to “fix” American health by focusing on “root cause medicine.”
Reality? They’re using the FDA to spread wellness propaganda.
1/
—Every wellness grifter
Marty Makary, RFK Jr & MAHA allies claim they’re going to “fix” American health by focusing on “root cause medicine.”
Reality? They’re using the FDA to spread wellness propaganda.
1/
May 26, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Can I get an amen? Folks with #multiplesclerosis should check entire thread but 7/ is really relevant. We are living in a very challenging times, y’all. Misinformation and wellness woo is everywhere.
Reposted by Mona Bostick RDN, LDN,MSCS
“Dr. Richard Youle, a leading researcher in the field of neurodegenerative disorders…including identifying mechanisms behind Parkinson’s disease” was one of several top scientists PURGED from the NIH today courtesy of Trump/Musk/DOGE.
www.wired.com/story/doctor...
www.wired.com/story/doctor...
Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson’s Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH
Leading scientists at the National Institutes of Health, the US’s leading medical research agency, were swept up Tuesday in the Trump administration’s latest firing blitz.
www.wired.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:30 AM
“Dr. Richard Youle, a leading researcher in the field of neurodegenerative disorders…including identifying mechanisms behind Parkinson’s disease” was one of several top scientists PURGED from the NIH today courtesy of Trump/Musk/DOGE.
www.wired.com/story/doctor...
www.wired.com/story/doctor...
Reposted by Mona Bostick RDN, LDN,MSCS
Make America 1880 Again.
April 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Make America 1880 Again.
Reposted by Mona Bostick RDN, LDN,MSCS
This is not a “health push.”
Some better ideas:
Increasing SNAP benefits to cover cost of a healthy meal
Adding bonus SNAP benefits to incentivize healthy options
Pushing for fair wages that would render SNAP unnecessary
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Some better ideas:
Increasing SNAP benefits to cover cost of a healthy meal
Adding bonus SNAP benefits to incentivize healthy options
Pushing for fair wages that would render SNAP unnecessary
🥗 🛟 🩺
RFK Jr. Seeks to Ban Soda Buying With Food Stamps in Health Push
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined West Virginia’s governor, Patrick Morrisey, on Friday in declaring the latest front in their war on unhealthy foods.
www.bloomberg.com
March 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This is not a “health push.”
Some better ideas:
Increasing SNAP benefits to cover cost of a healthy meal
Adding bonus SNAP benefits to incentivize healthy options
Pushing for fair wages that would render SNAP unnecessary
🥗 🛟 🩺
Some better ideas:
Increasing SNAP benefits to cover cost of a healthy meal
Adding bonus SNAP benefits to incentivize healthy options
Pushing for fair wages that would render SNAP unnecessary
🥗 🛟 🩺
Reposted by Mona Bostick RDN, LDN,MSCS
New study on non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NGCS) shows that it probably doesn't exist.
In a blinded, randomized setting, people with NGCS had the same response to placebo (gluten-free) yoghurt and muffins as to the ones with gluten.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
In a blinded, randomized setting, people with NGCS had the same response to placebo (gluten-free) yoghurt and muffins as to the ones with gluten.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
March 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
New study on non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NGCS) shows that it probably doesn't exist.
In a blinded, randomized setting, people with NGCS had the same response to placebo (gluten-free) yoghurt and muffins as to the ones with gluten.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
In a blinded, randomized setting, people with NGCS had the same response to placebo (gluten-free) yoghurt and muffins as to the ones with gluten.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
Reposted by Mona Bostick RDN, LDN,MSCS
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March 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Do you have a library card?
Do you?
Do
You
Do it
Do you?
Do
You
Do it