"DIET CHANGES CAN HELP REDUCE THE SYMPTOMS OF ENDOMETRIOSIS"

- ENDO-RESOLVED.COM

Changing your diet can help with the following

Reduce symptoms of pain

Relieve cramps

Reduce inflammation

Reduce bloating

Reduce estrogen levels

Balance hormones

Reduce weight- estrogen is stored in fat and Endometriosis is fed by oestrogen

Reduce toxins- found in e-numbers, additives, preservatives, pesticides, chemicals, anti-biotics used in animal husbandry

An improved diet will also

Increase energy levels

Boost immune system

Improve overall health


Top foods to avoid for Endometriosis

High-fat processed meats – Can increase inflammation levels and contain toxic additives.
Non-organic dairy products – Conventional dairy is high in steroids and pesticides.
Refined sugar – Increases pain and decreases immune function.
Alcohol – Increases inflammation and reduces immune function. Reduce intake in order to also improve liver detoxification of oestrogen.
Caffeine – Can cause hormonal imbalances and dehydration.

Other foods to avoid

Dairy (instead of milk you can try to incorporate rice milk, coconut milk or almond milk)

Processed Foods

Carbohydrates including wheat and gluten

Soy

Trans fats

Too much red meat

Chocolate

Fried food


Top foods for Endometriosis

Organic foods – Pesticides can affect estrogen and other hormones, therefore it is important to choose only organic.
Wild-caught fish – Foods high in EPA/DHA reduce inflammation and reduces pain.
Flax, hemp seeds and chia seeds – Will help improve estrogen levels, consume 3 tablespoons daily.
Cruciferous vegetables – Increases Indole-3-carbinol, which supports liver detoxification.
Avocados – Are high in healthy fats, fiber, potassium and magnesium all of which support hormone balance and reduce inflammation.

Other foods to eat (anti-inflammatory foods)

Celery

Beets

Broccoli

Blueberries

Salmon

Pineapple

Bone Broth

Walnuts

Coconut Oil

Turmeric

Ginger

Bok Chow

Supplement regime

A multivitamin and mineral supplement

B Complex vitamin (50 mg of each B vitamin per day)

Magnesium (300 mg per day)

Vitamin E (300 iu per day)

Zinc citrate (15 mg per day)

Vitamin C with bioflavonoids (at least 2000 mg total per day)

Fish oil (100mg per day)

Probiotic

If your multivitamin or mineral supplement includes many of the above, but does not cover the full daily intake; you would only have to add the additional amount separately for the full daily amount.


To study a more in depth approach to diet including a recipe book

Go to http://www.endo-resolved.com/diet.html



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