To understand what vegetables and fruits can be consumed in pancreatitis, you need to know that this, in general, is. So, pancreatitis is called inflammation of the pancreas. It excretes enzymes involved in digestion, in particular, the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates, fats.
As a rule, against the background of pancreatitis develops cholecystitis - inflammation of the gallbladder. These organs are dependent on each other, since their enzymes activate and supplement each other, in other words, if the liver is sick, the pancreas will suffer, and vice versa. Therefore, the diet should be aimed at normalizing the functions of the liver, the gallbladder, and not just the pancreas.
What vegetables can be consumed
Vegetables with pancreatitis can be eaten. However, there are contraindications. Some vegetables with cholecystitis have the property of disturbing the work of enzymes and "beating" the liver, and it, in turn, over the pancreas. Absolutely contraindicated use of the following products, regardless of the stage of inflammation or the course of the disease:
- Spinach, sorrel. They contain unfavorable acids.
- Radish - "hard" is perceived by the pancreas, causes flatulence.
- Horseradish and garlic. In this case, garlic and horseradish will be disastrous for the body, causing flatulence and thereby increasing the intestines, provoke increased pain in the left hypochondrium with pancreatitis, and also cause an exacerbation of cholecystitis.
- Bulgarian pepper - additionally loads the glandular cells, since a special enzyme is required, which can split the chemical compounds of this vegetable.
- Vegetables that promote flatulence - corn, peas, beans, asparagus, white cabbage.
If cholecystitis and pancreatitis can be consumed in a limited amount:
- Tomato. About the use of tomatoes, doctors divided opinions, because the fiber is able to remove toxins from the gastrointestinal tract, and also has a beneficial effect on the formation of the hemoglobin molecule. For the pancreas and liver, tomato juice is allowed to be used in moderation, otherwise a relapse of the exacerbation may be triggered. It is necessary to emphasize that tomato juice is a cholagogue, however, with the excess of bile secretion, it will leak through the excretory duct of the "pancreas" and cause its inflammation, so it's worth to be very careful in using tomatoes.
- Cucumbers. Is it allowed to eat cucumbers in diseases of the liver and pancreas? Of course, it is possible, for example, in hospitals to arrange unloading days, when a person consumes up to 5 kg of cucumbers and nothing else.
- Cabbage. Above it was said that you can not consume white cabbage, but what sorts of varieties can be used? It is allowed to add broccoli, color, and Pekinese cabbage to the diet. But before they are there it is necessary to answer the question, what culinary treatments need to be done? It is necessary to extinguish or boil the cabbage so that it is easily digested, and the cost of enzymes for its cleavage is minimal.
Other vegetables can be consumed, as with cholecystitis, and pancreatitis. In the acute period, you can start eating with boiled carrots and potatoes, so that the load on the gland was minimal. However, there are rules for the consumption of vegetables:
- Any vegetables should be eaten raw, but with cholecystitis, you can eat vegetables, only cleaning from skins and, if possible, boil or put out.
- Minimally, the work is affected by carrots and potatoes, as these vegetables are presented in the form of fiber.
Recommendations on the use of fruit
Fruits in pancreatitis can be consumed after exacerbation, because during the initial stage( 1-3 days) they can make everything worse. The fact is that any fruit contains sugar, and some proteins. To split them, the glandular cells of the human body will have to work hard, which is not particularly obtained during cholecystitis and pancreatitis. At this time, their work is already broken, and the synthesis of enzymes must be minimized.
In the absence of dyspeptic disorders, it is necessary to start drinking a broth of dogrose without sugar, 100 ml 2 times a day. With the positive work of the glands( liver and pancreas), the diet can begin to expand.
Categorically, it is forbidden to drink lemon, sour apples, cherries, currants. They can not be consumed because of the acids that make up the composition, which, in turn, act unfavorably on enzymes.
What kind of fruit can I eat?
For pancreatitis and cholecystitis, it is allowed to add the following types of fruits to your diet:
- apples and sweet pears,
- bananas( fresh only),
- citrus fruits( in small quantities),
- pineapple,
- melon.
Some kinds of berries are also allowed for these diseases:
- raspberries and strawberries are resolved regardless of the stage, however, they are better without fanaticism,
- dogrose,
- black currant and gooseberry( only in grated form),
- cranberries, sweet cherries( compotes afterexacerbation).
During the remission period, you can eat almost all types of fruits, however, in a moderate amount. If the reception of any of them does not cause any concern - you can safely add this fruit to the diet.
Fruits and vegetables are necessary for every person, because they contain a lot of useful vitamins and trace elements. However, with pancreatitis and cholecystitis, you must follow certain rules when using them for food.
