What kind of food can people eat if they have a seizure disorder?
Controlling a seizure disorder may involve medications that could affect vitamin and mineral levels; however, there are some nutrients that can interfere with medications, and this should be discussed with your physician, pharmacist, or dietitian. Children are sometimes prescribed a ketogenic diet when medications are not effective. This diet, which is low in carbohydrates and higher in fat and protein, is used under medical supervision. Eating a variety of foods along with a multivitamin will help maintain adequate vitamin and mineral levels. I have heard that nuts and beans are incomplete proteins. What does that mean? If it is true, is there anything that can be done to make them complete? Proteins are molecules of amino acids. There are approximately two dozen amino acids in various combinations that make up proteins in our bodies. Eight of these are called essential amino acids we need to have in our diet, while the remaining nonessential amino acids can be produced as needed. Nut
