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The Wahls Protocol: A Comprehensive Guide to a Revolutionary Diet
Lili Marchand
1/31/20242 min read
If you're living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or simply looking to improve your well-being, the Wahls Protocol might catch your eye. Conceived by Dr. Terry Wahls, a professor at the University of Iowa, this diet was born from her own experience with MS, diagnosed in 2000. After years of battling the disease, she finally designed a diet that allowed her to regain health and mobility.
Zooming in on the Wahls Protocol This diet is based on three main principles: favoring whole, nutritious foods, avoiding processed foods at all costs, and including stress reduction techniques in your daily routine.
The Wahls Protocol offers three levels, allowing you to customize your diet according to your needs and preferences:
Wahls Paleo Plus
This is the strictest version, ideal if you need to seriously limit your sugar intake. The focus is on vegetables (especially non-starchy ones), quality proteins, and good fats. The goal? Stabilize blood sugar, fight inflammation, and promote good gut health.
Wahls Paleo
A step-down, this option allows a bit of sugar, mainly from low-glycemic index fruits and slightly starchier vegetables. This offers you more variety while still focusing on nutrient intake.
Wahls Diet
The most flexible of the three, allowing moderate sugar consumption, including fruits with a higher glycemic index and starchy vegetables. It's the level that offers the most freedom while still emphasizing nutritional quality.
The Pros and Cons The Advantages
Quality Nutrition: This diet focuses on nutrient-rich foods like vegetables, fruits, and good fats, which is great for your health.
Fighting Inflammation: By eliminating processed foods and sugar, you help your body reduce inflammation, often present in autoimmune diseases.
Healthy Gut: The fibers from whole foods are perfect for a balanced intestinal microbiome, essential for good immunity.
Customizable: With three different levels, you can choose what suits you best, making the diet easier to follow.
The Disadvantages
A bit rigid: The stricter levels might be hard to maintain over time for some.
Varies by individual: What works for one might not work for another. It's important to consult a health professional to find what suits you.
Requires effort: Preparing meals, planning, and finding specific foods takes time.
The Wahls Protocol is an interesting option for those who want to take care of their body and manage autoimmune conditions. People can influence their health and well-being by focusing on nutritious foods and making positive adjustments in their life.
I've tried the Wahls diet and Wahls Paleo, but coconut butter wasn't my thing, although it suits others. After 1 year, I lost 18 kg and my body was pretty happy. However, I won't hide that the bloating and the parade of supplements were a bit of a hassle...
What about you, have you ever given this diet a chance?
Picture From FB Terry Wahls md