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The diet for gall bladder crisis, which can happen when gallstones are present, should consist mainly of low-fat foods, and therefore the consumption of fried foods and sausages should be reduced.
In addition, it is also important to increase water intake, whether in the form of drinks or food, as it allows to reduce the most common symptoms of the crisis, such as abdominal pain and discomfort.
Food is a fundamental component of treatment during a gall bladder crisis, but it should not replace the clinical treatment prescribed by the doctor, which may include the use of medications.
Foods allowed during the crisis
During a gall bladder it is advisable to eat foods rich in water and with little, if any, fat, such as:
- Fruits, such as apple, pear, peach, pineapple, watermelon, strawberry, orange, kiwi, fig, cherry, blackberry, melon or raspberry;
- Vegetables, especially cooked;
- Oats and whole grains, such as brown rice, pasta or bread;
- Tubers, such as potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes or cassava;
- Skimmed milk and dairy products, depending on each person's tolerance;
- Vegetable drinks, such as rice, almond or oat milk;
- Lean meat, such as skinless chicken, fish and turkey;
- Water, juices and fruit jams.
In addition to food, you must pay attention to the type of food preparation, giving preference to cooked, steamed and grilled dishes, because these are the forms that do not need added fat. Here's how to make a home remedy for gallstones.
What not to eat in a gall bladder crisis
Foods banned in the gall bladder crisis are the most fatty foods such as:
- Fatty fruits like coconut, avocado or açaí;
- Whole milk and yogurt;
- Yellow cheeses like parmesan and standard mines;
- Butter and any other animal fat;
- Fatty meats such as chops, sausage, duck meat or goose meat;
- Kids like liver, heart, kidney or gizzard;
- Sausages, such as ham, sausages or bologna;
- Oilseeds, such as nuts, chestnuts, almonds or peanuts;
- Fatty fish, such as tuna, salmon and sardines;
- Industrialized foods such as chocolate, cookies, puff pastry, broth or ready-made sauces.
In addition, the consumption of frozen and pre-prepared food, such as pizzas and lasagna, should also be avoided. fast food and alcoholic beverages.
Sample 3-day menu
Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
Breakfast | 2 slices of bread with scrambled egg + 1 glass of orange juice | 2 medium pancakes with fruit jam + ½ banana | 1 cup of coffee + 1 oatmeal |
Morning snack | 1 cup gelatin | 1 glass of watermelon juice | 1 cup gelatin |
Lunch dinner | 1 grilled chicken fillet accompanied by 4 tablespoons of rice + 1 cup of cooked vegetables, such as carrots and green beans + 1 apple | 1 fish fillet with mashed potatoes + lettuce, tomato and onion salad with a little balsamic vinegar + 2 slices of pineapple | Zucchini noodles with ground turkey meat with natural tomato sauce + 1 cup of strawberries |
Afternoon snack | 1 cup melon cut into pieces | 1 cup of healthy popcorn prepared in the microwave without fat | 1 sliced apple prepared in the oven with a little cinnamon |
The amounts included in this menu may vary according to the person's age, sex, health history and physical activity level. Thus, the ideal is to consult a nutritionist to carry out a complete assessment and develop a nutritional plan more appropriate to the needs of each person.
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