Against the background of inflammation of the pancreas, patients need to adhere to a special diet. Any sweets, from the point of view of medicine and proper nutrition, are harmful, but many are wondering whether it is possible to introduce any desserts into your diet. In order to diversify the strict menu in pancreatitis, you can use some sweets, for example, marshmallows and marmalade. The main thing at the same time is to observe the norm and be attentive to your body.
Sweets during an exacerbation of
Marmalade or marshmallow in pancreatitis contain sugar, which, acting on the pancreas, can cause painful spasms, swelling and fermentation processes. The same goes for the product based on sweeteners, they contain refined carbohydrates, which are prohibited during the diet.
When an acute form of inflammation or chronic pancreatitis is exacerbated, any sweets are prohibited. During this period, strict restrictions on the diet are imposed to stabilize the condition. Infringements of rules of a delivery are fraught with deterioration of a state of health.
Norms of consumption during remission
Two months after the attacks of exacerbation of pancreatitis, it is possible to introduce marshmallows in small amounts in the diet. The product is introduced gradually, starting with a quarter of the slice. Then it is permissible methodically to increase the portions to 1 - 2 pieces per day. It is highly not recommended to use the whole rate at a time, it must be divided into the whole day for equal portions.
Marmalade with pancreatitis is allowed only after three months, start better with small pieces and use it only in the morning. Later, a portion of dessert can be increased, but the daily norm should not exceed four standard pieces. It is optimal to eat two pieces of marmalade a day.
The expansion of the menu during the stabilization period positively affects the emotional state of a person. In addition, in sweets, too, there are some useful substances, for example, marshmallow rich in protein, and marmalade - pectin.
Before increasing the daily rate of dessert, it is worth paying attention to the body's reaction. The basic diet allows you to use marmalade or marshmallow in pancreatitis, but does not take into account the individual characteristics of a person. If the body reacts negatively to a particular product, it must be eliminated or rationed.
Rules for choosing sweet
Although both marshmallow and marmalade can be added to the menu, the products should be chosen correctly.
- Marshmallow should be without chocolate glaze and fillers( eg nuts).The composition should at least include a variety of preservatives, thickeners and colorants. The choice is better to do in favor of the domestic manufacturer.
- Marmalade is best prepared on its own, the recipe does not imply special difficulties. Fruit juices of sweet apples, berries, citrus fruits serve as the basis for home marmalade. Depending on the sweetness of the fruit, you can add a small amount of sugar, but it is not necessary.
- Store dessert contains many artificial thickeners, but it is acceptable to choose a packaged( not weighed) marmalade of light colors: pale yellow or pale orange.
- Any kinds of ready chewing marmalade are also forbidden, they have little in common with real marmalade and contain too many artificial additives.
The use of marshmallow and marmalade
Zephyr is considered the most useful dessert, it contains protein, sugar, as well as vitamins B, PP and other useful substances. The protein promotes the recovery of pancreatic cells, pectin helps the body get rid of toxins and lower the level of cholesterol, and agar-agar contains a lot of natural iodine and iron.
Marmalade can only permit natural or as close to it as possible. Such sweets can be produced in various ways: based on pectin, gelatin or agar-agar. The first is most useful, due to the high content of dietary fiber, in addition, pectin gently stimulates the work of the intestine and peristalsis.
Contraindications
As such, there are no contraindications to the use of marmalade or marshmallow. Several factors can be distinguished when one should not enter these products into the diet:
- Allergic reactions to ingredients;
- Individual intolerance of individual components;
- Development of diabetes mellitus against pancreatitis.
If inflammation of the pancreas provokes the development of diabetes, then in some cases doctors allow you to eat sweets with sugar substitutes. To avoid negative consequences, before you enter a particular product into the ration, a specialist consultation is necessary.
