If you’re looking for ways to shrink fibroids, your diet is a great place to start. Although to completely eliminate fibroids, you’ll need to use a multifaceted approach to eliminate all of the root causes of your fibroids, there’s no question that modifying your diet is an absolute must.

In fact, there is evidence to suggest that by eliminating certain food groups and introducing foods rich in nutrition and cleansing, you can begin to alleviate some of your fibroid symptoms.

With so much dietary information available, most of us are familiar with the principles of healthy eating. A low-fat diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables and lean meats and fish is recommended for most people. When it comes to fibroids, special care should be taken to remove any food that has been sprayed with pesticides and contains artificial additives. Also, stay away from any meat products such as salamis and sausages.

Concentrating some of the best food sources for shrinking fibroids into smoothies is a great way to get a high dose of some of the essential nutrients. One of my favorites is below, enjoy!

Apricot, Apple and Flaxseed Smoothie

3 fresh pitted apricots

1/2 medium apple cut into chunks

2 tablespoons of flax seeds

1/8 cup lemon juice

1 cup of pure water

pinch of cinnamon

Stevia to taste

Soak the flax seeds overnight and drain. Add all ingredients and mix until smooth. Add more water if necessary.

Like many worthwhile things, changing your diet is never easy, but the effort will pay off in the long run. Once you start to see positive results in regards to shrinking your fibroids, it won’t be that hard to stick with the changes you’ve made.