FIBROID MEAL GUIDE

PREFACE

Uterine fibroid can be defined as growths made of muscle and tissue that form in or on the wall of the uterus. These growths are usually not cancerous and are the most common non – cancerous tumor in females. Uterine fibroids can cause a variety of symptoms like pain and heavy, irregular vagina bleeding. Sometimes, a person has no symptoms and is unaware they have fibroids. Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor seen in women. Up to 70% of all women will experience fibroids in their lifetime. As more women seek to manage their fibroids condition, there is growing interest in the role diet plays in fibroid growth or shrinkage.

This book is a guide for women with uterine fibroids. It will help them know foods and drinks that are suitable for consumption, the best eating routine, food sources, and the ones they ought to keep away from. It also has a 21 day meal plan for practical guide.

This book focuses on food suitable for uterine fibroids or diet suitable for women currently suffering from uterine fibroids. That is, consuming foods high in fiber; including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, potassium, normal minerals like phosphorus and iron etc. A fibroid diet high in fiber will assist with adjusting the chemical levels, which eases back cancer development and can prompt weight reduction. Leafy vegetables like kale and lettuce contains flavonoids that block a significant compound in estrogen creation. Fibroid diet also entails the best eating routine, food sources and food fortifications and diversifications; as these can potentially help the shrinking of fibroid and reduce further growth by impacting hormone balance and inflammation; it is important to consult a healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.

Since fibroids rely on estrogen, fibroid diet will also include foods that are low in estrogen like cruciferous vegetables, mushrooms, broccoli sprouts, red grapes, avocados, green tea etc.