What is Pancreas ?

The pancreas is a small gland, located the abdomen behind the stomach and in front of the spine, It has two most important functions: Digestion & control of blood sugar level.

Which are the best foods for pancreatitis?

• Fruits & Vegetables
• Lean Protein
• Whole grains
• Other plant-based foods that are not fried

The foods that are easy to digest & does not raise the load on pancreas are preferred.

Fruits and vegetables

• Cooked vegetables may be easier for you to tolerate than raw ones. Berries, citrus, leafy greens, fruits, and cruciferous vegetables are high in antioxidants, fiber, and phytochemicals.

Options include:

• Blueberries (ब्लू बैरीज)
• broccoli (ब्रॉकोली)
• oranges
• kale (गोभी)
• spinach (पालक)

Lean protein

• Protein-rich foods support the immune system and help repair cells and tissues. Easy-to-digest protein sources include:
  • eggs
  • nut butters
  • tofu (सोया पनीर)
  • fish (मछली)

High-fiber starches

• Complex carbohydrates rich in fiber don’t spike blood sugar levels as quickly as simple carbohydrates do. They also keep energy levels up. Good choices consist of:
  • potatoes
  • oatmeal (दलिया)
  • quinoa (कीनुआ )
  • brown rice (ब्राउन राइस)

Healthy fats

• Fat is necessary for overall health. It supplies energy and helps maintain core body temperature. Healthy fats contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, such as:
  • Olive oil
  • Nuts
  • Avocados (एवकाडो) Fruit

Which foods that should be avoided with pancreatic problems?

• Alcohol
• Refined carbohydrates
• Fried foods and high-fat foods
• People recovering from pancreatitis may find that they tolerate smaller, more frequent meals. Eating six times per day may possibly work better than eating three meals per day.
• A moderate fat diet, providing around 25 percent of calories from fat, may be tolerated by lots of people with chronic pancreatitis.
• People recovering from acute pancreatitis should eat less than 30 grams of fat per day.