Endo Diet & adding Anti-inflammatory Foods Could Help With Endometriosis. Here’s Why…..

Inflammation plays a vital role in the general function of the body. But when it goes awry, it can lead to a host of symptoms. That’s where an anti-inflammatory approach can be useful.

Is inflammation that bad for me?

In normal amounts, no. Inflammation is actually a vital response from the immune system that protects you from potential damage and infection.

Think about when you cut your finger or sprain your ankle. The area becomes swollen and red because the body is bringing healing nutrients to the area, along with immune cells to fight any invading microbes. Without inflammation, we would potentially die of the first infection that makes it into the body.

But if left unchecked, it can become chronic inflammation. Instead of protecting the body from damage, chronic inflammation can cause damage to the tissues.

Chronic inflammation can lead to symptoms such as period pain, digestion issues and sore muscles and joints. It has also been linked to the development of conditions such as heart disease, stroke and auto-immune conditions.

Luckily, there are many ways to reduce inflammation naturally and prevent chronic inflammation. One way is through eating plenty of anti-inflammatory foods.

How can an anti-inflammatory diet help endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease. Therefore, eating anti-inflammatory foods can help reduce the systemic inflammation and therefore reduce pain.

What is an anti-inflammatory diet?

Unlike other diets, an anti-inflammatory diet isn’t based on one particular region or culture. Instead, it takes the most nutritious anti-inflammatory foods from across the globe, and combines it.

What makes a food anti-inflammatory? The presence of any compound or nutrient that has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties in research studies. For example, omega-3s are well-known as an anti-inflammatory nutrient, and turmeric has many compounds that demonstrate anti-inflammatory activity. The best part about an  anti-inflammatory diet is that it’s not about excluding foods. You might want to exclude any foods that are likely to exacerbate symptoms like alcohol and caffeine.

But this approach is focused on including beneficial foods. This makes it far more sustainable than fad diets that exclude different foods.

Anti-inflammatory foods

Ready to kick off an anti-inflammatory diet? Any significant dietary change is always best made under the supervise on of a qualified health practitioner (that’s me)

But some of the best foods to include for their anti-inflammatory benefits include:

  • Berries and citrus fruit
  • Green leafy veggies
  • Cruciferous veggies like broccoli and cauliflower
  • Brightly coloured vegetables like beetroot and red cabbage
  • Green tea
  • Herbal teas
  • Dark chocolate
  • Herbs such as parsley, oregano, coriander and rosemary
  • Spices such as turmeric, ginger and cinnamon
  • Fish, particularly oily fish and shellfish
  • Plant-based omega-3s such as walnuts, chia seeds and flaxseeds
  • Olive oil
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Gut supportive foods such as fermented foods and broths

Anti-inflammatory foods are one piece of the wellness puzzle when it comes to management of endometriosis and period pain. There is so much more that can also be done with herbal medicine, teas and lifestyle changes to help manage the symptoms and get you feeling better.

 

To book a Discovery Call with me and chat about how I can help you get started in your Endometriosis & Weight Loss Journey Click here. 

If you are ready to get started then here is the link to book straight into a Initial Consultation for the Gut Restore Program. This is a 6-8 week Program that addresses the inflammation side of the Endometriosis. Click Here to Book.

If you are just at the start of your journey and would like more information about Gut Health then here is the link to download my Endo Gut Health book which explains a little of the link of Endometriosis & the Gut Health as well as some yummy recipes!

 

Dee

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