Roughly between 10 million and 17 million people in America are believed to be affected by lipedema. Source http://lipedemaproject.org/ It is typically misdiagnosed or dismissed as obesity, because it is a condition that is poorly understood; very little is known about how and why the condition develops in individuals. This lack of knowledge, in part, have led some in the medical community to be dismissive of the symptoms of lipedema and simply conclude that the condition is a result of excess weight, poor diet, and lack of exercise. Unlike "regular" weight gain that can be managed with diet and exercise, lipedema appears to be far more difficult to manage using this method. Still, diet can still play a role in the treatment of lipedema and a gluten-free diet is one that can help with the inflammation and weight gain that is associated with the disease. …show more content…
Lipedema is an uncommon disorder characterized by localized adiposity (excessive accumulation of lipids) of the lower extremities, often occurring in females with a family history of the condition. Source https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4986968/ Fat accumulation is typically unresponsive to weight loss efforts and women are generally left with an aesthetic deformity, pain in the lower limbs, and the tendency to bruise easily.
Foods to include in your Lipedema Treatment Diet:
The key to dieting when suffering from lipedema is to eat foods that are easy to digest and that reduces inflammation.
Liquid Foods
Increasing your liquid food intake will aid in promoting the elimination of excess fat cells prior to absorption and distribution in the body. Liquid foods also help to minimize inflammation in the gut, since since hard foods can cause the lymph glands in the abdomen to become swollen. Incorporating more liquid in your diet is a good way to rest the gut lessen inflammation. Eat liquid type foods such as: soups , stews, tea, protein shakes and smoothies.
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