Managing an anti-inflammatory diet while navigating an eating disorder history is genuinely complex, and it's so important to approach dietary changes with care and professional support.
The anti-inflammatory diet is often recommended for endometriosis because it can help reduce bloating and pain. However, restrictive Show Full Answer
Managing an anti-inflammatory diet while navigating an eating disorder history is genuinely complex, and it's so important to approach dietary changes with care and professional support.
The anti-inflammatory diet is often recommended for endometriosis because it can help reduce bloating and pain. However, restrictive eating patterns — even well-intentioned ones — can be triggering for those with a history of anorexia or bulimia.
Before making any dietary changes, it's strongly recommended to work with both a doctor and a registered dietitian who understands endometriosis. This way, any food adjustments can be made safely and in a way that supports both gut health and overall wellbeing. When it comes to endometriosis-related bloating, some general approaches that members of MyEndometriosisTeam have found helpful include:
- Avoiding dairy, gluten, red meat, added sugar, alcohol, and processed foods
- Cutting out carbonated and caffeinated drinks
- Drinking peppermint or ginger tea to ease digestive discomfort
- Increasing fiber intake to help with constipation
- Keeping a food diary to identify personal triggers
It's worth noting that bloating affects nearly 96% of people with endometriosis, so it's incredibly common and not a reflection of what you're eating or your body size.
A gentle, non-restrictive approach — guided by a healthcare professional — is the safest path forward, especially with an eating disorder history in the picture.
July 10
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