The Essential Lipedema Diet Cookbook

Book excerpt: Lipedema is a fat disease that affects fat distribution and accumulation throughout the body. Those who suffer from lipedema often have a significantly disproportionate lower half compared to their upper body; this is the most common form of lipedema, though there are cases where fan accumulation occurs in the arms instead. Unfortunately for those with lipedema, there is no known cure. There is some hope for lipedema patients though, as new techniques are continually emerging that can help alleviate symptoms. One of the ways patients can try to control their lipedema symptoms is through diet. Certain foods can exacerbate the buildup of fat and acid in the tissue, leading to an increase in lipedema's tissue accumulation. The RAD diet focuses on highlighting key nutrients while avoiding foods that can feed lipedema. Read on to see what foods to eat-and what foods to avoid-to help improve your lipedema symptoms.