Diet Plan for Endometriosis

Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that lines the uterus develops outside the uterus. Good nutrition is more important than eating any one specific food and certain nutrients can help to reduce inflammation, while other foods specifically make pains worse. For patients with endometriosis, high fiber diet, Omega 3 fatty acids are a good option. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and nuts are good to control the symptoms to some extent. Saturated fats should be taken in limited quantities.

Endometriosis diet charts

DIET CHART FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS

EARLY-MORNING

Amla juice / Herbal tea / Barley water / Wheatgrass Juice

BREAKFAST

Broken wheat porridge (Veg / Sweet Dalia) / Veg Oats / Veg Semolina (veg upma) / Veg Poha (Rice flakes) / Veg Idli / Vermicelli (Sewian) / Besan pancake (gram flour) / Chapatti with veg or Dal / 1- Egg white portion only

MID-MORNING

Fruit / Coconut water / Herbal tea / Green tea

LUNCH

Boiled Rice / Wheat flour Chapatti / Vegetable + Dal / Steamed Salad

EVENING

Sprouts / Green tea / Soup (Home-made) / Herbal tea / Roasted chickpea / Rice flakes snack

DINNER

Chapatti / Vegetable + Dal + Steamed salad

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

CEREALS

Cereals to be consumed

Whole grains cereals, Whole wheat, Oatmeal, Quinoa, Barley, Millet, Multigrain, Rice flakes, Puffed rice, Corn, Brown rice

Cereals to be avoided

White refined flour, White rice and refined grains

FRUITS

Fruits to be consumed

Banana, Prunes, Papaya, Avocado, Cherries, Figs, Apples, Amla, Pear, Pomegranate, Apricot.

Fruits to be avoided

All canned and packaged fruits

VEGETABLES

Vegetables to be consumed

Beans, Sprouts, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Beat, Onion, Garlic, Artichokes, Carrots, Spinach, Kale, Peas, Turnips, Lettuce, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Pumpkin, Coriander leaves, Fenugreek leaves, Mustard greens, Chicory, Winter squash, Mushroom.

Vegetables to be avoided

Overcooked, Fried, Baked and frozen Vegetables

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

Soya milk, Tofu

Dairy Products to be avoided

Milk and its products, Whole milk and cream, Full-fat yogurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk

SPICES

Spices to be consumed

Cumin, Fennel, Coriander, Salt, Thyme, Turmeric, Ginger, Black Pepper, Fenugreek seeds, Mustard seeds (in moderate quantity)

Spices to be avoided

Red chilies and Green chilies

DRINKS

Drinks to be consumed

Coconut water, Fat-free homemade soups, Green juice, Herbal tea, Beetroot juice, Aloe Vera juice, Barley water, Wheatgrass juice, Gooseberry juice, Pumpkin juice, Pomegranate juice, Dandelion tea

Drinks to be avoided

Whole milk drinks, Cream based liqueurs, Canned soup and packaged soup, Alcohol, Sweetened drinks, Squashes, Hot chocolate drinks, Coffee, Tea

FLESH FOODS

Flesh Foods to be consumed

Egg white only, Lean meat, Skinless chicken, Grilled or roasted fish (0ccasionally)

Flesh Foods to be avoided

Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Lean beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Very lean minced meat, Turkey, Rabbit, Mutton, Duck, Hot dogs, Organ meat like Liver, Kidney and Chest, Red meat, Dark meat poultry, Smoked and canned fish.

SEEDS AND DRY FRUITS

Dry Fruits to be consumed

Almond, Walnuts, Figs, Brazil nuts, Flax seeds, Pumpkin seeds

Dry Fruits to be avoided

Peanuts, Raisins, Pistachio, Cashew nuts

OILS

Oils to be consumed

Cow ghee, Olive oil, Canola oil, Fish oil, Mustard oil

Oils to be avoided

Hydrogenated oil, Butter, Palm oil,

OTHER FOODS

Other Foods to be consumed

Homemade only, Jaggery, Honey

Other Foods to be avoided

All bakery products or processed foods, Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, White sugar, Ice-cream, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, All Spicy foods, Too much salty food, Frozen food.

LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY TIPS

Walk for at least 30-45 min is recommended.
Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
Water intake should be increased at least 8-10 glass regularly
Herbal Tea- Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in 3 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup.
Soaked Almond- 5 pieces

Note - So, we have listed all the essential food items that are good for women with endometriosis. So do not forget to include these in your diet.

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