Diet for pancreatitis of the pancreas

The pancreas is part of the gastrointestinal tract and is also a gland with mixed secretions.When food enters the human digestive system, it reacts by producing enzymes that are secreted into the duodenum and help break down the food in the intestines.On the other hand, the gland produces the hormones insulin and glucagon, which enter the blood and maintain normal blood sugar levels.

What is pancreatitis and its forms

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, in which the gland tissues become inflamed, the production of the necessary enzymes and their entry into the intestines are interrupted.The size of the inflamed gland increases, its internal channels narrow, which prevents digestive juices from entering the duodenum.Enzymes trapped in the gland begin to break down the gland itself, which leads to sad consequences.

Pancreatitis has an acute form, which is triggered by poor nutrition or inflammatory diseases of the body, and with proper treatment, it does not last long.If the effect of irritating factors is prolonged or frequent, chronic pancreatitis occurs, which may develop after an acute process.

The approach to the treatment of pancreatitis is complex, and a special diet plays an important role in this, without which the effectiveness of the treatment is extremely low.

Basic principles of the diet for pancreatitis

The basic principles of the acute pancreatitis diet are that it is generally recommended to fast for the first 3 days.During this time, the necessary food is administered by intravenous infusion without irritating the intestines.Food entering the intestine always leads to an increase in the production of digestive enzymes, and in case of acute inflammation, it is important to reduce this activity as much as possible;after a few days, the diet is gradually expanded.At first, only plain water, sometimes non-carbonated mineral water is allowed, preferably alkaline water, weak tea.

Then, in the case of chronic pancreatitis, from the 3rd day, and from the 5th day in the case of acute pancreatitis, the following provisions must be applied:

• frequency of meals at least 5 times a day to ensure even release of enzymes without significant stress and reduce inflammation;
• the amount of fats and carbohydrates is reduced as much as possible, and protein products are increased;
• the amount of food at a time does not exceed 150-200 ml;
• use warm food at 20-60 degrees in crushed or pureed form;
• chew your food thoroughly and take your time;
• Do not drink during meals, limit salt to 4-5 grams per day;
• exclude foods that cause bloating;
• For chemical-saving purposes, you cannot use spices and hot spices;
• Use only boiled or fried foods and do not use fried, smoked or canned ingredients.

Features of the diet for pancreatitis

It is important to remember that the diet for pancreatitis of the pancreas must be followed constantly, otherwise the body will react with repeated inflammation, and the consequences will be negative.In the case of acute pancreatitis, the condition can be very serious and death cannot be ruled out.

Due to the increase in the proportion of protein products, their main part in the diet should be in the form of turkey, chicken or young beef.Carbohydrates should be a little more than 300 grams per day, limiting the usual sugar or jam, fats in a minimal amount, protein products make up more than half of the diet.

Allowed and forbidden foods in the diet for pancreatitis of the stomach

The diet for pancreatitis of the stomach includes a large number of approved foods, so the diet can be made as varied as possible:

• boiled or fried rabbit, veal and poultry (low fat), boiled tongue;
• lean fish such as hake or pollock, boiled, fried or in souffle form;
• various cereals, preferably rice or oatmeal porridge, as part of soups or casseroles;
• bread after drying in the oven, biscuits, cooked pasta;
• milk and lactic acid products, diluted with low fat content for main products or cottage cheese casserole, diet cheese and cottage cheese made from skimmed milk;
• boiled or fried vegetables - potatoes and squash, root vegetables, beets or carrots, fresh pumpkin;
• eggs (only white) in omelette or casserole form, with a measure of vegetable oil;
• ripe, unsweetened or baked fruit, jelly or berry puree;
• soft drinks, diluted fruit juices, rosehip fruit drinks.

During the exacerbation of pancreatitis, the following foods are prohibited during the diet:

• roasted or grilled meat, all offal;lamb or goose, lard and smoked meat, roasted in jars;
• marinated seafood, rich fish soups or preserves;
• dishes made from legumes and rich broths;
• fresh bread, baked goods, baked pies;
• natural fat sour cream, cream, skimmed milk in large quantities;
• garlic, mushrooms, radishes are strictly prohibited (beets and fresh vegetables are limited);
• egg yolk and fresh natural butter;
• large quantities of fresh sweet fruit, cabbage and sorrel;
• coffee, strong tea, concentrated lemonade and any carbonated drinks, alcohol of any strength or energy;
• ice cream, butter cream cakes, chocolate, any kind of cake;
• hot spices, marinades, sausages and smoked meats.

Diet contraindications for pancreatitis

Considering the features of the diet for gastric pancreatitis, there are also contraindications.

They apply to patients with kidney disease or protein metabolism disorders:

• in case of pyelonephritis or glomerulonephritis with decompensation of the process;
• patients with urolithiasis;
• in acute or chronic renal failure;
• in case of gout and disorders of purine base metabolism;
• in the presence of multiple myeloma;
• in case of hormonal imbalance or thyroid problems;
• in case of underlying diseases that prevent cancer, as excess protein is dangerous for malignant tumors;
• with severe obesity or diabetes, especially diabetic nephropathy, i.e. kidney damage.

By increasing the amount of protein products in the diet, the load on the kidneys increases, and in the presence of chronic diseases, their work is also disturbed.

Diet for pancreatitis: weekly menu

Consider a sample diet menu for a week for acute or chronic pancreatitis of the pancreas.

Monday

1. Morning.Water porridge made from ground buckwheat, boiled chicken breast.Curd pudding, weak tea.
2. Lunch.Fruit puree, whipped in a blender, biscuits.
3. Dinner.Creamy rice soup, steamed veal steak, apricot jelly.
4. Snack.Carrot casserole with tea.
5. Dinner.Fish pie with oatmeal.Apple preserves.
6. Before going to bed.Currant juice.

Tuesday

1. Morning.Mashed potatoes with mashed beef.Biscuits, fruit tea.
2. Lunch.Protein omelet, carrot puree.
3. Dinner.Minced buckwheat soup with rabbit meatballs.Zucchini casserole, weak tea.
4. Snack.Grated beetroot salad, fruit juice with breadcrumbs.
5. Dinner.Steamed turkey steak with mashed rice porridge.Apple jelly.
6. Before going to bed.Rosehip juice.

Wednesday

1. Morning.Oatmeal without sugar.Carrot casserole with tea.
2. Lunch.Baked apples with biscuits and apricot juice.
3. Dinner.Hake fish soup, mashed potatoes with sour cream.Pear jelly with croutons.
4. Snack.Zucchini casserole with tea and biscuits.
5. Dinner.Stewed rabbit cutlet with pureed buckwheat porridge.Canned currants.
6. Before going to bed.A glass of kefir.

Thursday

1. Morning.Rice pudding with boiled beef.Tea with cookies.
2. Lunch.Cooked beetroot salad with yogurt and biscuits.
3. Dinner.Soup with weak chicken broth and buckwheat.Vegetable meatballs, fruit jelly.
4. Snack.Cottage cheese with low-fat sour cream, tea with marshmallows.
5. Dinner.Pollock casserole with vegetables.Dried fruit compote.
6. Before going to bed.Apple juice.

Friday

1. Morning.Ground oatmeal porridge with steamed beef slices.Tea with fruit pudding.
2. Lunch.Stewed fish meatballs, apple jelly.
3. Dinner.Rabbit soup with boiled meat.Pumpkin casserole with sour cream, without tea sugar.
4. Snack.Egg white omelette with apple juice.
5. Dinner.Turkey meat roll and vegetable stew.Tea with cookies.
6. Before going to bed.Ryazhenka is low in fat.

Saturday

1. Morning.Boiled pasta chicken pate.Unsweetened tea.
2. Lunch.Pumpkin porridge with unsweetened yogurt.
3. Dinner.Pumpkin and veal puree soup.Zucchini stew and blueberry jelly.
4. Snack.Apple puree, a cup of kefir.
5. Dinner.Steamed fish fillet with oatmeal.Tea with biscuits.
6. Before going to bed.Apricot jam.

Sunday

1. Morning.Casserole with beef and vegetables.Ryazhenka with cookies.
2. Lunch.Curd pudding and fruit puree.
3. Dinner.Pumpkin and potato soup.Chicken meatballs with oatmeal.Fresh fruit compote.
4. Snack.Carrot pudding with unsweetened tea.
5. Dinner.Hake and zucchini casserole.Apple jelly.
6. Before going to bed.Fresh fermented baked milk.

When compiling the menu and preparing the food, remember that the products must be fresh, and the cooking methods must be boiling or baking.It is not advisable to combine different proteins at the same time, small doses are recommended to reduce the burden on the pancreas.

Diet for pancreatitis: opinion of nutritionists

Nutritionists' feedback on the diet for pancreatitis is as follows.Its main details are aimed at reducing the food load on the gland and reducing the production of digestive juices that support inflammation.In addition to these effects, such a diet prevents diseases of the liver and biliary tract, as it normalizes the frequency of excretion of bile into the intestine.Against the background of the restrictions, however, it is necessary to remember the right amount of vitamins in the diet in order to avoid vitamin deficiency.

If the patient's body lacks its own enzymes, the absorption of nutrients from food decreases.Preparations containing the necessary enzymes in granulated or encapsulated form are used to correct the absorption of nutrients.Special medical capsules promote the action of enzymes in a specific area of the digestive system for maximum effect.

In acute pancreatitis, it is important to grind food as much as possible, but in chronic pancreatitis, in order to maintain the physiological functioning of the digestive system, food should not be thoroughly chopped or pureed, although heat treatment should be done without frying or grilling.The more balanced the diet, the less likely it is to have harmful consequences.In case of acute pancreatitis, the diet should be followed for at least 2-3 months;in the case of a chronic disease, it is advisable to follow it for life.