Pancreatitis is a serious inflammatory lesion of the pancreas in which there is a violation of the digestive process.
The causes of the disease can be any, and the pathology itself proceeds in various ways. To prevent dangerous consequences and stop the symptoms of the disease, it is necessary to start timely therapy, among which a therapeutic diet occupies an important place.
Features of the diet for pancreatitis
The pancreas is the main contributor to proper digestion. Without it, the process of assimilation of food and nutrients is impossible. The body produces special enzymes, so the products are broken down into simpler substances and successfully absorbed. Only a healthy gland can cope with this task. With inflammatory lesions, the intake of fatty, spicy and heavy foods significantly increases the load on the organ and the digestion of food is disturbed.
When pancreatitis occurs in various clinical forms, it is important not only to eat the allowed foods, but also to adhere to certain dietary recommendations:
Meanwhile, there is no need to worry about it. "- You need to eat in small portions and often up to 5-6 times. It is advisable to eat no more than 300g at a time.
- In the process of cooking products, they must undergo a saving of chemicals. Therefore, everything that can irritate the organ is completely eliminated from the patient's diet. It is recommended to cook, bake or steam food.
- It is important to observe the mechanical preservation of the gastrointestinal tract. For this, all food is consumed exclusively in chopped form or rubbed with a grater.
- You need to monitor your fat intake. Its maximum allowed amount is 50 g, this amount is evenly distributed in all meals throughout the day. Various fats are allowed only during cooking; pure fatty foods are contraindicated.
- The daily intake of animal protein does not exceed 60% or about 200 g per day.
- It is important to eliminate foods that cause flatulence from the diet.
- The diet involves limiting salt and salty foods. Per day, no more than 3 g is allowed.
- It should not rely on sweets and sugar in its pure form. Its amount per day should not exceed 40 g. The total amount of carbohydrates in the diet is 350 g. Sweeteners can be used.
What can you eat with pancreatitis?
Depending on the diet, with inflammatory lesions of the pancreas, you can eat:
Meanwhile, there is no need to worry about it. "- Porridge cooked exclusively in water: buckwheat, rice, semolina and with oats.
- Soups: liquid vegetable soup and puree.
- Low-fat dairy products: kefir, cottage cheese, cheese.
- Fish and dietary meats, steamed or baked.
- Vegetables: potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, cabbage.
- Non-acidic and non-very sweet fruits are preferred: apples, pears, plums, bananas.
- Sweets: honey, cookies, sweets.
- Vegetable oil during cooking.
- Steamed eggs without yolk.
- Stale baked goods.
- Homemade vegetable juices, mineral water, weak leaf tea.
What not to eat with pancreatitis
Any form of pancreatitis is prohibited from using:
Meanwhile, there is no need to worry about it. "- Cereals (legumes, corn, yachts) are difficult to digest.
- High-fat soups, with the addition of peas, beans, and meat.
- Vegetables: peppers, onions, aubergines.
- Hot and sour sauces, mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, and mustard.
- Fatty types of meat and fish, smoked, sausages.
- Sweets: yeast, fresh bread, cream, chocolate.
- Drinks: sour and sweet juices, any coffee, black tea, alcoholic beverages.
Diet for acute pancreatitis of the pancreas.
In acute pancreatitis, especially in the acute stage, it is important to give the patient complete rest. During this period, fasting is recommended to reduce the load on the pancreas. Therefore, in the first 1-3 days, intravenous infusions are prescribed to maintain the vital functions of the body. If there is no nausea and vomiting, give a weak warm tea, a decoction of up to 1-1. 5 liters per day. Depending on the condition, for 2-3 days the patient is allowed to eat as usual, but in small portions.
A diet for acute inflammation of the organ involves the use of vegetable soups, lean meat and fish, mashed potatoes of fruits and semi-sweet and non-acidic vegetables. From drinks, jelly, compotes, a decoction of rosehip berries, weak tea is allowed. Fats and salt must be excluded when cooking.
Diet for chronic pancreatitis
The diet for the chronic form of inflammation of the gland must meet the main requirements of medical nutrition. But in this case, it is not at all necessary to grind or grind the food.
In this condition, it is important to follow a nutritious diet that will reduce inflammation and improve organ function.
The patient is prohibited from eating fatty, spicy foods, which provoke the fermentation process and irritation of the gland. Essential oils, spices and seasonings with bright flavors and extracts are also excluded.
Patients are prescribed diet 1 and 5. Healthy low-fat foods are allowed to be eaten. Dishes should be steamed, boiled or baked. You can eat diet meats, fish, yolk-free eggs, non-acidic vegetables: cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes, beets, fresh green peas.
Berry, rowan, currant, raspberry are allowed in the form of drinks. The fruit must be consumed, it is the main source of vitamins and minerals. In the chronic form, it is allowed to eat bananas, melons, plums, baked pears and apples without sugar.
The main food for inflammation of the pancreas is porridge. It is recommended to cook them in water, adding a little vegetable oil and salt. You can eat semolina, rice, buckwheat, and oatmeal.
Soups must be vegetable. Sick bread goes stale. As a drink, rosehip decoction, compote, gelatin and mineral water will be useful.
Sweets should be limited; of dairy products, low-fat cottage cheese, sour cream, kefir, and yogurt without additives are preferred.