Diet for uterine fibroids
There are many different diets that are suitable for cancer patients. These are dietary schemes according to V. A. Laskin, G. A. Garbuzov, Moerman, D. G. Dyer and other doctors and nutritionists.
However, they are all based on several statements:
- Food of plant origin should prevail, since it normalizes the microflora in the intestine, normalizes all metabolic processes;
- It is necessary to minimize the consumption of red and processed meat;
- It is worth giving up fried and fatty foods rich in carcinogens;
- It is necessary to introduce soy products and bran into the menu, as this allows you to remove toxins from the body;
- The daily diet cannot be complete if it lacks fruits and vegetables;
- Nuts are rich in nutrients, like dairy products, they help to normalize hormonal levels;
- Antitumor activity is possessed by fish oil, which is rich in fatty varieties of sea fish.
According to doctors, unhealthy diet changes metabolism, creates favorable conditions for the formation of tumors, for the formation of chronic diseases. Therefore, with uterine fibroids, it is so important to eat rationally, which is the key to not only successful treatment, but also the prevention of the disease.
Content:
- The essence of the diet for uterine fibroids
- What can not be eaten with uterine fibroids?
The essence of the diet for uterine fibroids
For women with a diagnosis of uterine fibroids, a diet based on the following rules will help to get rid of the disease faster:
- The menu should include meals made from whole grains, not processed cereals. That is, wheat grains replace wheat groats, brown unpolished rice is used to make rice porridge, etc.
- All baked goods must be whole grains. This will increase the amount of fiber entering the body.
- Daily presence of nuts or legumes in the diet. Nuts are consumed with salads and in their pure form, and soups and cereals are cooked from peas, beans, lentils.
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Soy should be included in the diet of a woman with fibroids, as one of the foods containing a large number of anticarcinogenic substances. This product is not only beneficial, it helps fight cancer.
- The number of servings of vegetables and fruits in the daily menu is at least 9. At the same time, at least three of them must be different. The most useful for fibroids are: Brussels sprouts, cauliflower or white cabbage, tomatoes, watermelons, grapefruit, carrots, pumpkin, lettuce, spinach, oranges, red grapes.
- It is important to consume fresh and frozen berries that are rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and vitamins.
- Separately, women with fibroids need to pay attention to red grapes. It contains bioflavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants, as well as enzymes that have a positive effect on a woman's hormones. Therefore, it is necessary to drink a glass of grape juice at least once a week.
- Fish should be included in the weekly menu at least 3 times. It has long been known that Omega-3s are helpful in the fight against all diseases. Preference should be given to tuna, mackerel, salmon, sardines.
- Herbs and spices should be abundantly presented on the menu if there are no gastrointestinal problems. Particular attention should be paid to garlic.
- Flaxseed is an additional source of not only Omega-3, but also enzymes and valuable vitamins. Every day you need to add a spoonful of flaxseed to dishes, it can be crushed, and if you like the taste, then it can be whole.
- Green tea is especially useful for drinks. You can drink up to 6 cups a day. And it doesn't matter whether the drink is hot or cold. This is due to the fact that it contains epigallo-catechin galan, which has anti-carcinogenic properties. It is worth remembering about high-quality herbal teas, as well as rosehip broths and berry fruit drinks.
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Dairy and fermented milk products. A woman with a diagnosis of uterine fibroids should drink a glass of milk 2-3 times a week, but it is important that the fat content in it is minimal.
- Priority over sunflower oil is olive oil. It contains monounsaturated fats that prevent tumor cells from growing and developing. If possible, you should season your dishes with extra virgin oil. Do not forget about flaxseed, corn and other types of vegetable oils.
- Avoiding alcohol, or keeping it to a minimum. In exceptional cases, nutritionists are allowed a glass of red wine.
As for the calorie content, nutrition must be complete, but not lead to obesity. You should not consume more than 2500 kcal per day. This rule is especially true for fibroids.
Diet is important not only in the presence of education, but also after its removal. A properly designed nutritional regimen will allow the body to recover faster, and regenerate internal and external scars.
What can not be eaten with uterine fibroids?
There are also such products that are subject to complete exclusion from the menu:
- First, we are talking about spreads, margarines and all products with refractory fats in their composition. As for butter, it should be strictly dosed and not exceed 25 g per day.
- Secondly, the ban is imposed on all types of fatty meat, sausages, lard and smoked products.
- Thirdly, you should give up muffins and pastries, pastries, cakes and other sweets.
- The last of the prohibited products, under the restriction for fibroids, are fatty hard, processed and sausage cheeses.
As for the cooking method, the priority is cooking, steaming, stewing. Frying and baking until golden brown should be avoided.
The diet prepared for a woman with uterine fibroids should be rich in vitamins and minerals, should give the body energy to fight the tumor. Changing the established diet is necessary in order to make the treatment regimen more effective and eliminate the existing problem.
The author of the article: Kuzmina Vera Valerievna | Endocrinologist, nutritionist
Education: Diploma of the Russian State Medical University named after NI Pirogov with a degree in General Medicine (2004). Residency at Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, diploma in Endocrinology (2006).
