'I'm a dietitian with endometriosis and this exactly what I eat in a day'

An endometriosis dietitian who also has the disease, has shared what she eats in a day to keep her symptoms at bay. Often including 'endo friendly' foods in her diet, she shared what she has for her breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Endometriosis is where cells similar to those in the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other parts of the body. Sadly there is no cure, but there are treatments that can help with some opting for surgery.

Diet can also play a massive role in how people with endo feel - and some foods may trigger a flare up. Everyone is different however, and it's important to know that what works for one, does not work for all.

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Introducing the video, Cindy aka , said: "This is what I eat in a day as an endometriosis dietitian with endo."

Breakfast

• Eggs
• Bacon
• Matcha
• Berries
• Avocado

If she does not have or want bacon, she swaps it out for another source of protein such as yoghurt or cheese. She also makes herself two eggs and has a cuppa tea, often with added collagen powder. She also likes to make her meals colourful so includes a variety of berries rather than just one kind.

Lunch

• Leftover cauliflower pizza
• Kale pickle salad
• Greek yogurt

Dinner

For dinner she has meals such as Caribbean style chicken with a corn pepper and onion blend. She ensures she keeps up with her protein and adds plenty of veg.

In the comments of her video, one user falsely claimed that "animal fats gave me endo." However the dietitian was quick to put a stop to the claim.

She wrote back: "That is 100% false. Diet doesn't give you endometriosis. Maybe these foods make you feel unwell but they do not give you endo. And BTW this is what I eat on a day and what makes me feel good."

What foods are anti-inflammatory and endometriosis friendly?

In another video, she listed her top anti-inflammatory foods that she regularly consumes as part of her Endo-friendly diet. These include:

• Berries
• Sardines
• Olive Oil
• Matcha
• Walnuts
• Salmon
• Cocoa
• Turmeric
• Flaxseeds

What are the signs and symptoms of endometriosis?

The classic endometriosis symptoms include:

• Pelvic pain
• Painful periods that interfere with everyday life
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Pain during or after sex
• Painful bowel movements/when having a poo
• Pain when urinating/peeing
• Difficulty getting pregnant – up to 70% of those with endometriosis will be able to get pregnant naturally
• Fatigue, with one or more of the above symptoms