Diet for pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is one of the most serious diseases of the digestive system. Distinguish between acute and chronic pancreatitis, each of these types has its own characteristics and methods of treatment.

Pancreatitis is one of the most serious diseases of the digestive system. Distinguish between acute and chronic pancreatitis, each of these types has its own characteristics and methods of treatment.

But one thing is unchanged in pancreatitis: the old way of life and diet will be a thing of the past, because the basis of pancreatitis treatment is a diet for almost a lifetime. The pancreas does not forgive eating errors, reacting immediately with pain and indigestion.

Basics of pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is an acquired disease that develops as a result of abdominal trauma, viral damage to the pancreas due to liver and gallbladder dysfunction, after poisoning with alcohol and other toxic substances, with frequent and severe eating disorders - prolonged fasting, sedentary diets for weight loss.

The main signs of pancreatitis are:

• abdominal pain - acute, dagger, almost unconscious in acute pancreatitis, or dull or painful in the chronic version;
• nausea and vomiting;
• stool disorders, more often severe diarrhea, fever;
• drastic weight loss.

Acute pancreatitis is usually taken in hospital. Exacerbations of chronic can be treated at home, but only under the supervision of a physician. Self-medication in case of pancreatitis is dangerous with the development of complications to pancreatic necrosis (enzymatic melting of glandular tissue, self-degradation of the gland) and the development of peritonitis, which is fatal.

Nutritional therapy for pancreatitis

The treatment, enzyme and dietary therapy for pancreatitis is selected by the physician based on the patient's condition and test data. However, the general principles of dietary correction always remain approximately the same. They give rest to the digestion and pancreas, which means that they reduce pain and normalize well-being.

Eating pancreatitis is very limited - most of the usual products will have to be forgotten.It is necessary to eat often, about 5-6 times a day - every 2, 5-3 hours, with a break for 8 hours of sleep. But the volume portions should be small - about 200-250 g, especially for the first time after exacerbation of the disease.

All dishes are mechanically processed - almost all are used in puree. Then, when the inflammation subsides, larger particles appear in the food, but you need to chew the food thoroughly.

As the whole body suffers from insufficient nutrients in pancreatitis,should increase the protein component of the diet (meat, fish, dairy products) - an average of 140-150 g of protein per day.

But the fats and carbohydrates that put a heavy strain on the pancreas are kept to a minimum. Give about 300 g of carbohydrates per day, fat - no more than 70-80 g.

Products that have a juice effect - meat and fish broths, cabbage juice and broth - are removed from the diet; during a severe painful attack, therapeutic fasting is recommended for a period of 1-2 days under the supervision of a physician.

In pancreatitis it is necessary to drink more fluids -it is recommended to drink up to 2 liters of clean water a day, approximately every half hour, to take 2-3 sips of water throughout the day.

Naturally, in case of pancreatitis, you should completely stop smoking and drinking alcohol. They are the most powerful provokers of seizures.

What to turn off?

The list of forbidden foods will become quite impressive and can be daunting at first. However, without these restrictions, relief can be expected for a very long time. Gradually, you can slightly expand your diet by adhering to the general principles of proper nutrition.

So, for the whole acute period or the moment of exacerbation of the chronic process it is necessary to exclude:

• beetroot soup, cabbage and borsch soup, okroshka, meat-based soups, mushrooms and fish broths, the broths themselves;
• fatty meat - pork, lamb, goose and duck;
• offal - kidneys, heart, brain, liver;
• fried, smoked, salty and spicy foods;
• canned foods;
• sausages;
• oily fish (catfish, star sturgeon, carp); caviar;
• lard, margarine, mayonnaise;
• fatty dairy dishes - cream, sour cream, koumiss;
• yolks, boiled eggs;
• millet, corn, barley, garnish garnishes;
• cabbage, turnips, radishes, radishes, rutabagas, aubergines, onions and garlic, sorrel, cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers;
• citrus fruits, apples (sour varieties), grapes, pomegranate, blueberries;
• chocolate, canned;
• spicy potatoes, sauces, marinades, vinegar, ketchup;
• all carbonated drinks, even mineral water (you can only without gas);
• strong tea and coffee, juices, cocoa;
• all fresh breads and pastries, pancakes, pies, pastries.

As you can see, the list of restrictions is quite large, but this is only for the duration of the acute process. Then you can gradually expand the diet, but annoying and "heavy" meals will have to be forgotten almost forever.

What can you eat?

This is the first question that arises after reading the list of prohibitions. Of course, the diet is not very varied, but it is aimed at keeping the pancreas calm and relieving inflammation.

Allowed:

• yesterday's dried bread, croutons;
• vegetable, noodle soups;
• steamed and poultry meat dishes - meatballs, meatballs, rolls, pate, meat puree;
• boiled fish fillets (lean), roasted fish, omelets;
• milk, cottage cheese, low-fat and light cheese, kefir;
vegetable and butter (in porridge) oils;
• vegetable purees and stews, cooked vegetables;
• pasta, noodles, cereals - oatmeal, semolina, buckwheat, rice;
unsweetened baked fruits (pears, apples, peaches, plums);
• compote, jelly, jelly;
• decoctions of rose hips, herbal teas, bran drink.

Of course, the diet is limited, but after consulting your doctor you will gradually expand your menu.

Sample menu

It is worth remembering that this menu can be used at home, when the exacerbation subsides, in the acute stage of pancreatitis is prescribed fasting and gradual introduction of food. When composing a diet, remember: there should be at least five meals that are approximately equal in calorie content and the load on digestion.

Pancreatitis Menu for 5 Days

First day

• Breakfast: mashed potatoes - 100-150 g, 2 croutons of white bread, 200 ml of mineral water (no gas! ).
• Second breakfast: steamed chicken cutlet - 100 g, omelet - 100 g, white dry bread - 1 slice, 200 ml milk (kefir).
• Lunch: vegetable soup - 200 ml, boiled fish - 100 g, zucchini puree - 100 g, white bread - 1 slice, rosehip broth - 200 ml, a third of a banana.
• Afternoon breakfast: fruit jelly - 100 g, nonfat cottage cheese - 100 g, non-carbonated mineral water - 200 ml.
• Dinner: oatmeal -200 g, pumpkin puree - 100 g, steamed meatballs - 2 pcs. , weak tea with milk, a slice of dark bread.

Day Two

• Breakfast: buckwheat porridge -200 g, 2 croutons of white bread, 200 ml of tea with milk.
• Second breakfast: steamed beef cutlet - 100 g, carrot souffle - 200 g, dry white bread - 1 piece, 200 ml of dried fruit compote.
• Lunch: soup with noodles - 200 ml, boiled chicken - 100 g, vegetable puree - 100 g, white bread - 1 slice, mineral water - 200 ml, half a baked pear.
• Afternoon breakfast: apple puree - 200 g, non-carbonated mineral water - 200 ml, Maria biscuits - 100 g.
• Dinner: mashed potatoes -200 g, low-fat cottage cheese - 100 g, cheese sandwich (30 g cheese, a piece of toast), weak tea with milk, a piece of dark bread.

Day Three

• Breakfast: zucchini and pumpkin puree - 100-150 g, 2 croutons of white bread, 200 ml of mineral water (without gas! ).
• Breakfast: low-fat cottage cheese - 100 g, half a baked pear, white dry bread - 1 slice, 200 ml of compote.
• Lunch: broccoli soup - 200 ml, boiled meat, mashed potatoes - 100 g, mashed potatoes - 100 g, white bread - 1 slice, chamomile tea - 200 ml.
• Afternoon breakfast: vegetable stew - 200 g, cheese - 50 g, still mineral water - 200 ml.
• Dinner: buckwheat porridge -200 g, kefir - 200 g, half a banana, a slice of white bread.

Day Four

• Breakfast: mashed potatoes - 100-150 g, 2 croutons of white bread, 200 ml of mineral water (no gas! ).
• Second breakfast: rice porridge - 200 g, white toast - 1 slice, 200 ml milk (kefir).
• Lunch: vegetable soup - 200 ml, boiled fish - 100 g, carrot puree - 100 g, white bread - 1 slice, rosehip broth - 200 ml, a third of a banana.
• Afternoon breakfast: omelet - 100 g, baked sweet apple, still mineral water - 200 ml.
• Dinner: oatmeal -200 g, pumpkin puree - 100 g, steamed meatballs - 2 pcs. , weak tea with milk, a slice of dark bread.

Fifth day

• Breakfast: oatmeal -200 g, pumpkin puree - 100 g, steamed meatballs - 2 pcs. , weak tea with milk, a slice of dark bread.
• Second breakfast: steamed chicken cutlet - 100 g, omelet - 100 g, white dry bread - 1 slice, 200 ml milk (kefir).
• Lunch: pasta soup - 200 ml, steamed fish cutlet - 100 g, pumpkin puree with carrots - 100 g, white bread - 1 piece, rosehip broth - 200 ml, Maria biscuits - 2 pcs.
• Afternoon breakfast: baked fruit - 100 g, nonfat cottage cheese - 100 g, mineral water without water - 200 ml.
• Dinner: mashed potatoes - 100-150 g, 2 croutons of white bread, 200 ml of mineral water (still! ).

With the advice of your doctor, strict adherence to diet and compliance with all prescriptions, relief can be achieved quickly. But a fairly strict diet with a restriction of "heavy" food will last from 3 to 6 months. And then you will constantly have to limit greasy, fried, spices and canned food.