Epilepsy Diet Guide

A neurological condition causing seizures. Most people with epilepsy eat a normal balanced diet; regular meals, sleep and hydration help keep things steady.

⚕️ Medical disclaimer: This guide provides general nutritional information and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making significant dietary changes.

✓ What to Eat

✓ Regular, balanced meals

Eating at regular times avoids long gaps and low blood sugar, which some people find can trigger seizures

✓ Wholegrains, fruit and vegetables

Give steady energy and the vitamins and minerals your body needs

✓ Plenty of water

Dehydration can make some people more prone to seizures

✗ What to Avoid

✗ Skipping meals

Long gaps without food can lower blood sugar

✗ Too much alcohol

Alcohol, and the hangover after it, can make seizures more likely and interacts with some epilepsy medicines

Practical Tips

💡 If your epilepsy team prescribed a ketogenic diet, follow their plan

A ketogenic diet for epilepsy is a medical treatment that must be planned and monitored by your epilepsy dietitian — this app's meal plans are not ketogenic

💡 Ask before changing supplements

Some supplements and herbal remedies can affect epilepsy medicines — check with your pharmacist

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