Diet Plan for Adenomyosis
The condition of uterus in which its inner lining shatters through the myometrium i:e the muscle wall of uterus and it causesheavy bleeding during menstruation, cramps bloating, swelling, pain and enlarged uterus.The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK estimate that 1 in 10 women have adenomyosis and it is common in women aged 40 to 50.The exact cause of adenomyosis is not known but it is associated with increased level of estrogen hormone. A nutritious diet should followed by adenomyosis patients. Spicy and Fried food can aggravate the pelvic congestion and inflammation which may leads to Dysmenorrhea.
DIET CHART FOR ADENOMYOSIS
EARLY-MORNING
Warm water+soaked almonds /Walnuts
BREAKFAST
Broken wheat porridge / Veg Semolina (veg upma) / Veg Vermicelli / Veg Idli / Brown Bread Sandwich / Semolina pancake / Besan pancake (gram flour) / Missi Roti / Oats / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with Veg or Dal + Egg white
MID-MORNING
Fruit / Fruit juice / Herbal tea / Coconut water / Coconut milk
LUNCH
Chapatti + Rice + Salad + Vegetable + Dal
EVENING
Roasted chane / Rice flakes / homemade soup / Vermicelli / Herbal tea
DINNER
Chapatti + Vegetable + Dal
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
CEREALS
Cereals to be consumed
Brown rice, Wheat, Oats, Quinoa, Brown rice, Multigrain, Puffed rice, Rice Flakes
Cereals to be avoided
White refined flour, White rice and refined grains
FRUITS
Fruits to be consumed
Apple, Papaya, Pears, Pineapple, Coconut, Cantaloupe
Fruits to be avoided
Mango, Banana, Citrus fruits, Watermelon, Plums, Carambola
VEGETABLES
Vegetables to be consumed
Green leafy vegetables, Cabbage, Spinach, Cucumber, Carrot, Celery, Asparagus, Potatoes, Sweet potatoes, Pumpkin, Ridge gourd, Bitter gourd
Vegetables to be avoided
Bitter gourd, Cauliflower, Onion, Garlic
PULSES
Pulses to be consumed
All whole pulses, lentils and legumes
Pulses to be avoided
Dried and Frozen pulses
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Dairy Products to be consumed
None
Dairy Products to be avoided
Milk and its products, Full Fat yoghurt, Condensed milk, Whole milk and cream
SPICES
Spices to be consumed
Mint, Turmeric, Cumin, Fennel, Coriander, turmeric, salt (In limit)
Spices to be avoided
Hemp pepper, Red chilies
DRINKS
Drinks to be consumed
Aloe vera juice, Wheatgrass juice, green juice, Coconut water, Herbal tea, Green Tea
Drinks to be avoided
Tea, Coffee, Alcohol, Canned juices, carbonated drinks
FLESH FOODS
Flesh Foods to be consumed
Egg white, chicken, fish
Flesh Foods to be avoided
Red meat, processed meat, frozen meat
SEEDS AND DRY FRUITS
Dry Fruits to be consumed
Walnuts, almonds (soaked), Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, Hazelnut
Dry Fruits to be avoided
Peanuts, cashew nuts, Pistachio
OILS
Oils to be consumed
Olive oil, Cow ghee, Canola oil, Fish oil
Oils to be avoided
Butter, Hydrogenated oil, palm oil
OTHER FOODS
Other Foods to be consumed
Homemade vegetable and fruit juices, Honey, Jaggery, Soyabean, Tofu
Other Foods to be avoided
All bakery products, Too much salt, Junk food, Oily food, Vinegar, Pickles, Margarine Cake, Chocolate, Pastries, Biscuits , Cheese, deep Fried food, Frozen food
LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY TIPS
- Water intake should be proper, 7-9 glasses a day
- Avoid skipping meals.
- Be physically active, mediation and yoga exercise is recommended
- Follow the Diet strictly.
