Connect with others who understand.

  •   Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  •   Real advice from people who’ve been there
  •   People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
All Resources Treatments A-Z Personal Assistant Help Center Crisis
Powered By
Real members of MyEpilepsyTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

A neutral? Are there some food (s) you don't eat often and then decide to eat again and not eat often again for a while? Curious

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Englewood, CO

I have a few as for the post here I have, and a few of that came to me is brats, and bacon also not so much eggs like I used to, I don't have anything against them but I have noticed recently I have not,I am going to try a blt sandwich today and maybe one tomorrow as well then give it a little bit of a rest for a few, but this is my opinion here on the post here and what are your thoughts, curious and wondering is all?

January 1 (edited)
 · 
Reactions
MyEpilepsyTeam

Do you cycle through certain foods, eating them occasionally and then taking breaks?

It's completely normal to go through phases with different foods! Many people naturally rotate what they eat based on cravings, availability, or just wanting variety. There's nothing wrong with enjoying brats, bacon, or eggs occasionally and Show Full Answer

Do you cycle through certain foods, eating them occasionally and then taking breaks?

It's completely normal to go through phases with different foods! Many people naturally rotate what they eat based on cravings, availability, or just wanting variety. There's nothing wrong with enjoying brats, bacon, or eggs occasionally and then taking a break from them.

From a health perspective, eating a variety of foods can actually be beneficial. Rotating your protein sources and trying different foods helps ensure you're getting diverse nutrients.

Regarding epilepsy specifically:

Some people do notice patterns between certain foods and their seizures. If you're tracking what you eat, it can be helpful to note if you notice any connection between specific foods and how you feel or any seizure activity.

The most important thing is keeping a consistent eating schedule and not skipping meals, as irregular eating patterns can sometimes trigger seizures. As long as you're eating regularly and taking your medications as prescribed, cycling through different foods based on what sounds good is perfectly fine.

Enjoy that BLT! It sounds delicious.

January 1
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I don’t like to eat sweets. But over the holidays I made some cookies and ate some. They were delicious but the holidays are over so no more.

January 6
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Lots. Ice cream being one of them. I’ll go yrs without eating it, get a craving and then eat it for a while and then stop again for another year or two

January 1
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I usually don't track what I eat. Interesting to know that diet or changes in a diet can trigger seizures. As I age, I've noticed some changes in my eating habits but not many. I still like ice cream and chocolate chip cookies 🙂.

January 1
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I use to be like that with coffee and not no more I haven't had soda in 2 years and sweet tea for a year. And I'm keeping it that way. I do plan on doing certain things diffrent like laundry soap hand soap foods ect

February 20

Related Questions

View All
Take the Poll: How Often Do You Have Seizures?
Epilepsy and Autism: Is There a Link?
Bone Density and Epilepsy: Are Antiepileptic Drugs a Risk for Osteoporosis?