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Diet Types
- Eliminating irritating foods doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing approach. You may find that you can tolerate certain foods in small quantities, or when eaten occasionally. If you do decide to completely eliminate a certain food, you may be able to reintroduce it into your diet at a later time
- Most of those with sensitive bladders avoid/limit caffeinated drinks and opt for water, diluted juice and herbal teas to improve symptoms of urgency/frequency
- There is emerging research pointing to gluten-free diets helping conditions such as Endometriosis
- Gluten:Â A protein found in wheat, barley and rye
- Is in many whole grain foods related to wheat including bulgur, farro, kamut, spelt and triticale (a hybrid of wheat and rye), and can be found in cross-contaminated oats as well
*Ingredient lists of all food products should be checked before consuming to ensure they do not contain gluten
FODMAP (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols)
- Short-chain carbohydrates in the diet help decrease IBS symptoms
- Oligosaccharides:Â Fructans and Galacto-Oligosaccharides (GOS)
- Disaccharides:Â Lactose
- Monosaccharides:Â Fructose
- Polyols:Â Sorbitol and Mannitol
- Eliminates foods that block the action of the DAO enzyme
- Helps break down histamine so that it is cleared from your body
- If this enzyme is blocked by high histamine foods, histamine remains in the body and continues to cause uncomfortable symptoms
High oxalate levels from:
- Foods high in Vitamin C
- History of digestive diseases
- Use of antibiotics
To reduce high oxalate levels:
- Avoid eating too much protein
- Decrease salt intake
- Get enough calcium
- Keep hydrated
Research shows that people with PCOS show evidence of all-over inflammation. Emphasizing non-starchy vegetables and fruits, lean protein, and healthy carbohydrates can help people with PCOS get healthier and prevent complications.
