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Foods to Avoid When You Have Fibroid.
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By Dr. Oyebade Obalola Jerry
1) High-Fat, Processed Meats – Red processed meat is known to be high in added hormones, particularly estrogen. Leads to hyperestrogenic state.
2) High-Fat Dairy Products – Conventional dairy can contain high levels of steroids, hormones, and other chemicals that promote growth.
3) Foods High carbs.
Refined Carbohydrates – White foods such as pasta, white bread, white rice, cakes, and cookies have been known to alter estrogen levels, causing fibroids to increase in size..
4) Foods containing Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) – While the facts are uncertain, some evidence links this flavor enhancer (common in takeout food) to obesity and weight gain. And, since obesity messes with your hormone levels, it can increase your fibroid size.
5) Refined Sugar – High consumption of sugar can result in inflammation and weight gain; there is an association between weight gain and hormone imbalance.
6) Caffeine – Too mFoods to Avoid When You Have Fibroiduch caffeine puts additional stress on your liver, discouraging the organ from working the way it should.
7) Alcohol – Over-consumption of alcohol can lead to inflammation of the body and reduced immune function.
Stay Healthy, Be Safe.