A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods and high in fibre, along with limiting processed food and red meat can help you, managing your endometriosis symptoms. taking foods / supplements rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can also be beneficial.
What food should you include in your diet ?
- OMEGA – 3 FATTY ACIDS – found in fatty fish like sardines, tuna or salmon etc , also found in walnuts , chia seeds and flaxseeds.
- FRUITS AND VEGETABLES : provides vitamins , minerals, antioxidants and fiber.
- WHOLE GRAINS: they provide the necessary fiber and nutrients , which helps in regulating estrogen.
- IRON RICH FOOD – BROCCOLI, BEANS , DARK GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES , FORTIFIED BEANS
- NUTS AND SEEDS
- LEGUMES: Chickpeas and lentils
- ANTI-OXIDANT RICH FOOD: colourful fruits like berries, beets, spinach
- VITAMIN D
What food should be avoided ?
- RED MEAT .
- TRANS FAT- found in processed foods, deep fried foods, bakery products .
- processed / packed food items.
- CAFFIENE and ALCOHOL.
- DAIRY – some individuals with endometriosis might experience increased pain after dairy consumption.
- GLUTEN- some females have observed relief in symptoms following a gluten- free diet.
