Food is medicine – the paleo diet for endo
As I mentioned, there is no one size fits all diet approach for endo. Our bodies process and react to food differently. We also just have different tastes! However, many women have found a huge benefit in transitioning to a paleo diet which is why I’ve included it here. Probably the main factor in this diet is the exclusion of processed food. Processed food reek havoc on any body, but especially ours.
The paleo diet is satiating, limits sugar intake, and focuses on foods that benefit the gut lining. Having a healthy gut is key in supporting your body.
Paleo diet guidelines:
Generally, high in fat, moderate in animal protein and low to moderate in carbohydrates.
Calorie counting is not encouraged, and not usually a problem as fats satisfy us much more quickly.
Eat plenty of healthy fats like coconut oil, grass-fed butter, olive, avocado and macadamia oil. Avocado oil has a high smoke point, making it great for cooking.
Eat high quality animal protein from grass-fed, free-range animals: poultry, pork, pastured eggs, organs (liver, kidney, heart…), wild caught fish and shellfish, and lots of bone broth (which is great for your gut lining)
*Red meat is thought to aggravate endo, but works for some women.Eat LOTS of fresh (or frozen) vegetables either cooked or raw and served with fat. Starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes and yams are excellent and delicious carb options.
Eat tons of fermented foods – they will make your belly so happy. Think kombucha, pickled veggies, kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir…mmm.
