With pancreatitis of the pancreas, the functional abilities are reduced, which leads to difficulties in digesting certain foods, enzymes for the breakdown of which are secreted by the pancreas. That is why adherence to a certain diet is necessary to create optimal conditions for the functioning of the digestive tract. The patient's attending physician, a gastroenterologist or nutritionist, will help determine which vegetables are suitable for pancreatitis. For the acute phase, restrictions are stricter than for chronic inflammation, the diet implies constant adherence to it, in some cases throughout life.
What is allowed for pancreatitis
Are vegetables necessary for pancreatitis?
Vegetable dishes contain a large number of important vitamins and microelements. In one form, vegetables can be beneficial for the pancreas, improving the functioning of the gland, but in another form they are harmful to digestion.
The peculiarity of digestion with pancreatitis is that it is difficult for the body to digest proteins, fats and carbohydrates, since the gland does not secrete the enzymes necessary for their digestion. During an exacerbation, secreted enzymes are released from the pancreas and destroy neighboring tissues and organs.
Vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals that cannot be found in required quantities in other foods.
An important element of the diet is the cooking methods, as a result of which the fiber softens, the amount of starch decreases (for example, in potatoes), the food becomes less acidic, which means easier digestion for the affected pancreas.
Allowed types of cabbage
general information
Let's take a closer look at what vegetables are good for pancreatitis? Vegetables are a source of healthy vitamins and minerals, so they help support the body.
Eating vegetables is necessary for the human body to maintain normal functional activity of all organs and systems.
During the acute stage of pancreatitis, you should not eat vegetables. Otherwise, all symptoms become more pronounced and complications may arise. As soon as the acute attack passes, as a rule, this lasts from 3-5 days, you can enrich your diet with healthy foods.
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Carrots have a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. You can eat it raw, or make a salad (grate the carrots into strips and add a little olive oil).
Potatoes are easily digestible, so they can be consumed after an acute attack of pancreatitis. Make mashed potatoes or casserole at home.
After an attack, it will be useful to enrich your diet with cauliflower, which is easily absorbed by the body. Note that cauliflower does not irritate the gastric mucosa.
Vegetables for pancreatitis are the basis of the diet of a sick person, along with cereals, some fruits, fermented milk and other permitted products.
It contains many nutritional components. For example:
- Calcium.
- Iron.
- Potassium.
After an acute attack of pancreatitis, you can boil cauliflower, then grind it in a blender and thereby get a delicious smoothie.
When the pancreas is inflamed, it is necessary to replenish the body with vitamins: A, C, E PP and K. Such vitamins can be found in a simple pumpkin. You can make porridge from the pumpkin or lightly bake it in the oven.
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Betaine - this component also has a positive effect on the functioning of the pancreas. It can be found in sufficient quantities in beets.
Important! Under no circumstances should beets be consumed fresh. It must be boiled before use. Then prepare a salad or other dish.
In case of a pronounced inflammatory process with pancreatitis, doctors recommend introducing zucchini into the diet. They contain not only Omega-3 fatty acids, but also polysaccharides, which have a good anti-inflammatory effect.
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What vegetables can you eat if you have pancreatitis in remission? During this period of time, the diet can be varied. Eat foods that do not irritate the pancreas.
Healthy vegetables during the acute stage
The very first and most important rule of nutrition during exacerbation of pancreatitis is a complete refusal to eat for the duration of the most acute clinic.
When the dangerous period ends, the first acceptable vegetables are:
- Potato,
- Carrots (contraindicated in their raw form), raw vegetables contain a large amount of fiber;
- Cauliflower;
- Broccoli.
To improve availability, finished products are ground and boiled, preparing liquid puree soups. It is important to remember that at this stage it is forbidden to add salt, spices, or oil to the dish.
This diet lasts for about a week. Afterwards, it is allowed to prepare vegetable soups based on the above vegetables with the addition of some types of cereals; the broth can be prepared using onions. All ingredients are ground and mixed with the broth.
As soon as the patient’s condition has stabilized, other vegetables are allowed to be added to the diet:
- Pumpkin,
- Beet,
- Zucchini,
- Cabbage.
For a long period of time, up to a month, all dishes must be ground in a blender. Only at the end of the first month after an exacerbation is it allowed to add a little butter, but not more than 5 grams per dish.
Allowed and contraindicated varieties of dishes
What dishes can you prepare?
As you feel better, add eggplants, tomatoes, and sweet peppers to the dish
In the dietary nutrition of a patient with pancreatitis, various recipes for vegetable stew are used. First, prepare the simplest dish from 2-3 ingredients. Then, if exacerbations do not recur, more varied recipes with 5-6 components are included in the menu. It is recommended to introduce each new vegetable in turn, so that in case of a negative reaction, it is possible to determine exactly which ingredient provoked it.
Recipe for pancreatitis in the subsiding acute stage
To prepare you will need:
- two medium potatoes;
- half a carrot;
- half an onion;
- half a young zucchini;
- salt.
Vegetables are peeled and washed. Potatoes and zucchini are cut into cubes, the onion is finely chopped, and the carrots are grated. To ensure that all ingredients are cooked evenly, they are placed in a thick-walled saucepan or deep frying pan in layers: potatoes, carrots and onions, with zucchini on top. Then add enough water to cover the vegetables approximately halfway. The dishes are placed on low heat, covered with a lid and simmered for half an hour. At the end of cooking, add salt to the dish. Serve the stew strictly at room temperature.
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- Marshmallows and marshmallows;
- Meatballs;
- Beef Stroganoff;
- Gingerbread;
- Turmeric.
Healthy vegetables during remission
Remission is characterized by relatively vague clinical manifestations. During this period, inflammation can persist, while the gland secretes fewer enzymes, its functional cells die, and connective tissue grows in their place, causing the organ to gradually lose its functionality.
During this period, diet is very important, especially to improve regeneration, maintain functionality and for the comfortable full delivery of all necessary elements to the body without causing time to the pancreas.
Vegetables must undergo heat treatment. The patient must consume low-fat broth soups with potatoes, carrots, onions, celery root, and cabbage every day. All vegetables should be well boiled. Other processing options:
- Vegetables stewed over low heat;
- Baked;
- Boiled;
- Steamed.
You can only use proven vegetables; the main thing you need to remember is the cooking rules. You should not experiment and try new foods every day; you should avoid all green and red vegetables. Limit the consumption of salt and spices, eat food warm but not hot, eat slowly and in small portions.
