Sarah Rae, RDN, CD, CLC
Visit Type: Virtual
City: Seattle, WA
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
I’m a registered dietitian who specializes in endometriosis symptom management and fertility nutrition. My passion is helping people with endometriosis find freedom with food so that they can improve their symptoms to live their best lives. I help patients discover what foods trigger or improve their symptoms, lifestyle interventions that reduce stress and improve quality of life, and how to navigate evidence-based approaches for endometriosis management. I also help patients struggling with weight changes (weight gain or loss) through non-restrictive nutrition interventions practiced in intuitive eating.
The right diet can’t cure endometriosis, but it can help improve symptoms. Diet can improve bowel-related symptoms such as bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. It can also help patients who have symptoms of SIBO. Working with a dietitian can help people who are navigating a trial of a gluten-free or low-FODMAP diet and help determine if those restrictions are helping them. The research points to an anti-inflammatory diet, rich in omega-3s and low in trans-fats and inflammatory foods, as the best approach for improving endometriosis symptoms.