The healthy and suitable diet for patients with uterine fibroid will shorten the period of treatment and reduce cost. Thus, women suffering from uterine fibroid really care about what they should eat and what they should not eat.
1. The relationship of benign uterine fibroid with diet
Uterine fibroid is considered as the tumor developed in the muscle layer of urine. This is a common disease accounting for 80% of women in the world. These benign tumors usually are not metastasized and not life-threatening. However, if they are not well managed, these tumors can lead to complications and impair patients’ quality of life.
To limit the growth of uterine fibroid, patients need to follow doctors’ guidelines. At the same time, maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. In fact, diet accounts for nearly 50% of the process in effectively treating tumors.
A healthy diet for patients with uterine fibroids can improve some symptoms and complications of uterine fibroids. On the contrary, if the patient consumes foods that increase estrogen levels in the body, it will worsen the condition.
2. Should women with uterine fibroids consume eggs?
“Should women with uterine fibroids consume eggs??” is the concerned question by many patients. Although eggs are nutritious, women with uterine fibroids should avoid or limit their consumption.. Because they are rich in fat and estrogen. Both of them could not be consumed during the treatment process.
Excessive concentration of Estrogen might enhance tumor’s size and relapse. This is the reason why doctor advice patients with uterine fibroid should not eat eggs.
3. Diet for people with uterine fibroids
3.1. What should benign uterine fibroid patients eat?
3.1.1 Fiber
Foods rich in fiber are prioritized in the treatment of uterine fibroids. Not only do they have a high nutritional content, including vitamins and antioxidants, but fiber also helps balance hormones and reduce the size of the tumor.
Moreover, eating fiber everyday reduces blood glucose level, weight loss and maintains normal body weight.
Nutrition experts recommend consuming plenty of green vegetables and fresh fruits. Particularly, vegetables with yellow and red colors can help improve symptoms of uterine fibroids, such as bell peppers, pumpkins, carrots, radishes, tomatoes, broccoli, and moringa.
Certain sea plants are also highly recommended to be consumed 2-3 times a week, such as seaweed. The antioxidants in these foods can help protect the body against diseases and the formation of fibroids.
3.1.2 Types of fat fish
Foods such as salmon, mackerel and tuna are famous for the high content of omega 3 and omega 6 which reduce the tumor’s size, prevent the relapse of uterine fibroids.
3.1.3 Green Tea
To limit the growth of uterine fibroids, patients can use green tea as a way to enhance the antioxidants. In addition, antioxidants play an important role in reducing inflammation and bleeding of uterine fibroids.
3.2. What patients with uterine fibroid should not eat?
- Limit the red meats like folks, beefs, … becuase of high content of Estrogen would trigger the growth of fibroids. Instead, patients can eat white meat such as chicken.
- Avoid fried, greasy, and fast foods. These foods are high in bad fats but low in nutrition.
- Avoid stimulating beverages like caffeine and soft drinks.
- Stay away from tobacco and alcoholic beverages such as wine and beer.
- Avoid consuming animal organs such as liver and intestines, as they contain high levels of estrogen, which can disrupt hormone balance.
- Stay away from foods with strong spices and odors such as garlic, chili, and onions.
The diet of patients with uterine fibroids has a great meaning in the treatment process. Therefore, patients should choose foods wisely to improve conditions along with a healthy lifestyle like doing physical activities, sleep enough, maintain a relaxed and positive mindset, and have regular health check-ups. You can also consult with your doctor and nutrition experts about the best diet to prevent and reduce the impact of fibroids.
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