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Do these meal plans work if I’m plant-based or avoiding gluten/dairy?

The short answer

Yes, our meal plan templates are flexible for plant-based eating and avoiding gluten or dairy. We can swap in plant proteins and naturally gluten-free whole grains, while paying attention to vitamin B12, iodine, calcium, and iron if you’re fully plant-based.

Yes, our meal plan templates are designed to be flexible for plant-based eating and for avoiding gluten or dairy. We can swap in proteins like beans, lentils, tofu, or tempeh, along with nuts and seeds, and use naturally gluten-free whole grains when needed.

If you’re fully plant-based, we’ll also want to pay attention to key nutrients that can be harder to get consistently, including vitamin B12, iodine, calcium, and iron. Pairing iron-rich plant foods with vitamin C can help absorption. If you’d like, reach out to our team and we can help you think through simple adjustments that fit your symptoms, preferences, and goals.

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Our specialists tailor meal plans that fit your plant-based or gluten/dairy-free needs with ease. Let us help you get the right nutrients for long-term wellness.

Questions people ask next

All general questions
  • How can I get enough omega-3s without eating fish?

    You can support your omega-3 intake without fish by using plant sources such as ground flax, chia and walnuts consistently day to day. Some people also consider algae-derived EPA/DHA, which provides the same long-chain omega-3s found in fish.

  • What does a balanced anti-inflammatory day of eating look like?

    A balanced anti-inflammatory day usually centers on steady protein, plenty of fiber, and mostly minimally processed foods. Try oatmeal with yogurt and berries, a grain-and-greens bowl with salmon or legumes, and cooked vegetables with fish or tempeh at dinner.

  • How can I support gut health without strict elimination diets?

    Supporting gut health without strict elimination usually starts with varied fiber-containing foods, regular meals, and good hydration. Make gradual changes one at a time, and include small amounts of gentle fermented foods if you tolerate them.

  • What foods help reduce inflammation?

    Colorful fruits and vegetables, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, minimally processed whole grains and fatty fish can support a healthier inflammatory balance. What helps depends on your symptoms, digestion and conditions like endometriosis or adenomyosis.

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Lotus Endometriosis Institute provides California-based surgical evaluation and advanced excision care for patients with suspected endometriosis, adenomyosis, complex pelvic pain, and related conditions.


Many patients contact us from outside California to learn whether traveling for in-person evaluation and possible surgery may be appropriate.

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