What Foods Should Be Avoided with Uterine Fibroids?
Jul 03, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Zhe
Introduction
Patients with uterine fibroids should avoid consuming raw, cold foods—such as pears, persimmons, watermelons, bananas, pomelos, and oranges; bitter melon, mung beans, and cucumbers; as well as cold beverages, cold dishes, clams, and other chilled or cooling foods. Acidic foods possess astringent and consolidating properties, which may impede blood circulation and lead to blood stasis—thereby adversely affecting the smooth flow and expulsion of menstrual blood.
When treating uterine fibroids, women should not only prioritize pharmacological therapy but also pay close attention to their daily diet. It is important to recognize that numerous dietary restrictions apply to uterine fibroids. So, which foods should be avoided?
Foods to Avoid with Uterine Fibroids
Patients with uterine fibroids should avoid raw, cold foods—such as pears, persimmons, watermelons, bananas, pomelos, and oranges—as well as bitter melon, mung beans, cucumbers, cold beverages, chilled dishes, clams, and other similarly cooling foods. Acidic foods possess astringent and consolidating properties, which may impede blood circulation and lead to blood stasis. This can significantly hinder the smooth flow and expulsion of menstrual blood. Therefore, patients with uterine fibroids should minimize consumption of acidic foods in their daily diet. Common acidic foods include strawberries, star fruit, cherries, pomegranates, and waxberries—all of which should be avoided.
Women with uterine fibroids should avoid spicy, hot, and highly stimulating foods in their daily diet, as these may exacerbate symptoms of the condition. Accordingly, chili peppers, black pepper, garlic, scallions, ginger, durian, and similar foods should be avoided.
Women with uterine fibroids should also avoid “heat-inducing” foods. Common examples include longan, red dates (jujubes), donkey-hide gelatin (ejiao), and royal jelly. These foods are considered “warming” in nature, possess blood-coagulating properties, and may contain hormone-like substances—any of which may worsen disease symptoms upon consumption. We hope this article has been helpful. Wishing you a joyful life and good health!
