Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has shared that she is giving up bread, meat, and various other foods in an effort to shrink her fibroids, which have reappeared after her initial surgery in late 2020.
In a TikTok video posted on August 15, 2024, Okojie revealed that she is adopting a holistic approach to manage her condition and is avoiding surgery. She described her new diet, which excludes red meat (such as lamb, beef, goat, and processed meats), white carbohydrates (including pasta, noodles, rice, and bread), dairy products, refined sugars (like cookies and cakes), carbonated drinks, and caffeine. She also mentioned cutting back on sodium due to its potential to increase estrogen levels and promote fibroid growth.
Okojie had previously announced in July 2024 that her fibroids had returned, three years after undergoing surgery. She expressed the emotional difficulty of the setback and stated that she is determined to manage her condition without further surgical intervention.
