Episode 152: How to Remove Dairy From Your Diet

How to remove dairy from your diet  It is quite astonishing, really, how much dairy is a staple in most people’s diets. And dairy can be a very healthy food .. if you are not intolerant to it! When you have Endometriosis, eating dairy is likely to make you feel worse and make your symptoms more severe.  In this episode I explain why this is and give you practical strategies for removing dairy from your diet.  If you’re living with endometriosis, my books The Endometriosis Nutrition Blueprint and The Endometriosis Fertility Blueprint offer clear, science‑backed guidance to help you understand your body, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in your next steps. Explore the full Endometriosis Blueprint series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZJ6Z8SH 

If you only can or want to make one change to your diet to reduce the severity of your endometriosis symptoms, this is the one: go fully gluten-free. In this episode I share strategies with you on how to do this successfully. 

Does diet really make a difference for Endo? Let’s bust a big myth: Endometriosis symptoms are not just hormonal — they are inflammatory. And that means diet does matter. A lot. In fact, the right foods can help ease pain and inflammation — and I’ll explain exactly how in this episode, which is a recording of a webinar I ran at the beginning of 2026. 

We all know sugar isn’t good for us, don’t we.  But do you know how sugar affects your Endometriosis? And which foods contain hidden sugar? And then there’s the challenge of how to remove sugar from your diet. This episode is a recording of a webinar I ran in 2024. In it I explain how sugar and sugary foods contribute to inflammation and many of your Endometriosis symptoms and how to remove sugar from your diet. 

If you have Endometriosis, you’ve probably heard that reducing inflammation is key — but what does that actually look like in real life? In this episode, I walk you through some of the most powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients, including turmeric, ginger, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidant vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and polyphenols — and, importantly, how to get more of them into your everyday meals without overwhelm or restriction. You’ll learn how these nutrients help calm inflammatory pathways, support immune balance, and reduce oxidative stress — all of which play a role in managing Endometriosis symptoms.  For a deeper dive into specific nutrients, you may also want to listen to: • Episode 144: Omega-3s vs. Omega-6s – Fats That Fight Inflammation • Episode 131: Magnesium & Endometriosis – The Mineral Your Body’s Probably Craving 

Many women with endo are on the surgery ‘not so merry’ go round.  It is hard on the body, and getting ‘match fit’ beforehand and looking after yourself afterwards can really help to get through better and recover faster. This course provides you with how to use what you eat and drink to get in the best shape possible to recover fast.  #endometriosis #theendometriosistnutritionist #EndometriosisDiscoveryCall #endometriosissymptoms #NutritionForEndometriosis #1in10 #endoadvice #nutritionist #NutritionAdvice #theendometriosisnutritionistpodcast #endosurgery #recoverfromsurgery #laparoscopy 

If you have Endometriosis and are trying to fall pregnant — either naturally or with the help of IVF or IUI — it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by conflicting supplement advice. In this episode, I break down the five key supplements that can support fertility in women with Endometriosis, and explain why they matter in the context of inflammation, oxidative stress, egg quality, and gut health. You’ll learn how folate, CoQ10, vitamin C, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), and vitamin E work to support healthy egg development, reduce inflammatory load, and protect fertility — and why women with Endometriosis often have higher needs for these nutrients. I also share a bonus supplement for those preparing for IVF, R-alpha lipoic acid, and explain how it can help support egg quality and ovarian function during assisted reproductive cycles. This episode is practical, evidence-based, and designed to help you feel more confident about which supplements may be worth considering — and which ones require a more personalised approach. 🎧 If you’re currently taking a prenatal multivitamin, I also recommend listening to episode 115, where I explain why the type of folate you take matters more than you may realise.  I’ve created a free guide that explains how you can use diet and supplements to help improve your fertility. It’s called “5 strategies to improve your fertility naturally“ and you can download it here: https://www.subscribepage.com/5strategiesimprovefertilitynaturally  #endometriosis #theendometriosistnutritionist #EndometriosisDiscoveryCall #endometriosissymptoms #NutritionForEndometriosis #1in10 #endoadvice #nutritionist #NutritionAdvice #theendometriosisnutritionistpodcast #fertility #endometriosisfertility #fertilitysupplements #boostfertility 

Many of my clients have difficulties with sleep: difficulty falling asleep or waking up often, or not getting enough sleep, or if they do, not getting the quality sleep they want. And studies have shown that in Endometriosis, poor quality sleep contributes to period pain, pelvic pain, painful intercourse, bladder pain and more depressive symptoms. So what does good sleep look like, and how does your sleep affect your Endometriosis? I’ve created a free guide “5 Steps to reducing your Endometriosis symptoms with nutrition”. This guide will get you started on changing your diet and reduce the severity of your symptoms.  If that sounds good, download your copy of the guide now:  https://www.subscribepage.com/5stepstoreducingyourendometriosissymptomswithnutrition  #endometriosis #theendometriosistnutritionist #ReduceEndometriosisPain #endometriosissymptoms #NutritionForEndometriosis #1in10 #endoadvice #nutritionist #NutritionAdvice #theendometriosisnutritionistpodcast #sleep #stress #improvesleep 

Omega-6 fats are often blamed for inflammation inEndometriosis — but here’s the truth: they’re not the enemy. The real issue is how much we’re getting from processed foods, and how little omega-3 we’re consuming to balance things out. In this episode, I’ll explain how these fatsinfluence inflammation in Endo — and what simple, realistic changes can actually make a difference.I’ve created a free guide “5 Steps to reducing your Endometriosis symptoms with nutrition”. This guide willget you started on changing your diet and reduce the severity of your symptoms.If that sounds good, download your copy of the guidenow: https://www.subscribepage.com/5stepstoreducingyourendometriosissymptomswithnutrition#endometriosis #theendometriosistnutritionist#ReduceEndometriosisPain #endometriosissymptoms #NutritionForEndometriosis#1in10 #endoadvice #nutritionist #NutritionAdvice#theendometriosisnutritionistpodcast #omega3 #omega6

There is a lot of confusion and conflicting advice online around dairy, gluten, and soy for fertility — especially for people with Endometriosis: are they good for you? Should you avoid them? This episode explores what the evidence says, why some people benefit from reducing these foods, and how to know what’s right for your body.  I’ve created a free guide that explains how you can use diet and supplements to help improve your fertility. It’s called “5 strategies to improve your fertility naturally“ and you can download it here: https://www.subscribepage.com/5strategiesimprovefertilitynaturally  #endometriosis #theendometriosistnutritionist #EndometriosisDiscoveryCall #endometriosissymptoms #NutritionForEndometriosis #1in10 #endoadvice #nutritionist #NutritionAdvice #theendometriosisnutritionistpodcast #fertility #endometriosisfertility #gluten #dairy #soy #boostfertility