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The first time I went to an endometriosis support group, one word came up a lot: Diet. I quickly learned how certainfoods dictatethe symptoms we suffer, or worsen our condition. Glutenconsumption can lead to inflammation and bloating, coffee and dairy can wreak havoc on your hormones, red meat is a big fat no-no, and the list goes on.

For a while, I was reluctant to make huge changes to the way I ate. Why would anyone voluntarily give upextra-cheesy pizzas or banish ice cream from their freezers? Could Igive upmy morningcoffee? However,the worse I felt after eating certain foods, the more I thought about it. Now, its been four months since I decided to follow anendo diet. Following is what Ive learned:

Gone are the days when I could fixmyself a quick sandwich or grabanything on the go. My diet is almost completely plant-based and gluten-free. Lunch means coming up with ways of making bread usingwheat-free flours, rememberingnot to reach for cheese when thinking aboutsandwich fillers. I even cried about this two weeks ago first-world problems anyone? Mostpeople dont blink when choosingfood. Endometriosis will make youconsider eachingredient of every meal. Its fine if it makes you a bit cranky.

Most of the foods an endometriosis sufferer should avoid are the onesI love. I havent wiped out all of my favorites.Sometimes its cheese on my fries, others times its spoiling myself with a more digestible sourdough-based pizza. As long as Iconsider these as treats, its fine. The more tasty alternatives I find, the easier it becomes. Also, coconut-based ice cream is the work of gods.

Avoiding gluten or dairy left me less bloatedalmost overnight. However, it tooktwo months before I noticedany bigchanges to my general health. My energy levels are higher and the usualmidday slump seems to have gone. My daily bouts of nausea have practically disappeared, and during my period I now only spend one day in bed on average, instead of three or four.

You can still go out and enjoy life, but its helpful if you plan your outings. Look up menus online for gut-friendly options, and be prepared to talk about your dietary needs withothers. Not everyone will understand, but those who dont will just have to miss out on spending time with you and some really good food, because

I recently discovered a recipe for a vegan nut butter pie that tastes like Oreo cookies. Plant-based food has come a long way since we first began hearing about it. Recipesby fellow endo-sufferers, likeJessica Murnane, and countless gluten-free and veggie cookbooks make producing delicious dishes easy. (Word of warning: My kitchen has never been messier.)

Its not so much a diet, but a change in lifestyle. It took me a while to notice anychanges. But after four months, I dont miss the bloating or the stabbing pains in my stomach. The increase in my energy levels makes me see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Life with a chronic disease may be something I actually can do.

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