Gallbladder diets are geared towards improving liver and gallbladder health by removing irritants and stimulants from the diet and focusing on foods that strengthen and encourage healing. Gallbladder diets usually involve low-fat and low-protein foods. Certain foods, such as pears, parsnips, seaweed, lemons, limes and turmeric, are especially supportive of liver and gallbladder health. Dried beans are allowed on the diet, especially because of their high levels of fiber and whole-food quality.
Step 1
Soak the beans overnight. Most kinds of dried beans need to be soaked in room-temperature water for anywhere from 12 to 24 hours before they can be used. During this time the beans normally enlarge and soak up some water, adopting a soft and fleshy texture. Check soaking instructions for different kinds of beans.
Step 2
Cook until tender. Beans can be cooked in a variety of ways, from adding to soups and chili to baking, toasting and roasting. Vegetarian recipes often replace meat with beans for added texture and bulk.
Step 3
Eat beans in moderation while on a gallbladder diet. Gallbladder diets normally suggest low-protein and low-fat foods, and most beans contain a fair amount of protein.
References
- ''Nutritional Symptomatology''; Danielle Perrault, RHN; 2009
- ''Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition''; Paul Pitchford; 2002
- ''The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia''; Rebecca Wood; 2010
- University of Cincinnati: What Type of Diet Should I Be on If I Have Gall Bladder Problems?
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease -- Prevention
