How to Eat the Nutrients you Need – Stop the Prednisone Weight Gain!

You know that prednisone is stealing nutrients. You know which nutrients you need. Now you might be asking, “But how can I get the right nutrition while on prednisone?” Watch this video to get my best tips!

Show Notes:

How can I get the right nutrition while on prednisone?

• You’re on prednisone because you’re unwell. So start from a place of grace – you’re healing.
• Give yourself Grace: you’re on a prescription drug that you need for an important reason

Avoid sugar & salt: Toss all the junk food out

• Candy, other sweets
• Chips
• Cookies, desserts
• Sweetened beverages
• Cereal
• Instant dinners

Give Nutrients Needed:

• Reframe meals: start with planning veggies
  • Find what’s on sale and plan to cook that
  • Sale = in season, so higher nutritional value
• Plan: hardest part of eating well is preventing hunger binges.
• Prepare healthy snacks:
  • Dried apricots
  • Almonds
• Use spices to replace salt

Get the tools you need

• Instant Pot for easy veggies and whole grains
• Blender for simple smoothies and veggie soups
• Roast