The gallbladder is an important part of the digestive system. It is a small sack that stores and concentrates bile made by the liver. Those who struggle with gall bladder disease, either cholelithiasisgall, known as gall bladder stones, or cholecystitis, inflammation of the gallbladder, should avoid particular foods in addition to their physician-designated treatment plan. The University of Maryland Medical Center asserts that taking appropriate dietary precautions can reduce and prevent further symptoms from occurring.
Dairy Products
Dairy products can exacerbate gallbladder disease symptoms. For this reason avoiding dairy products such as milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, ice cream and sour cream may reduce symptoms. Once symptoms have dissipated you may wish to gradually reintroduce dairy products to determine if they are an area of sensitivity for you. Seek your doctor's assistance for best results.
Eggs
Eggs are a common trigger for gallbladder disturbances (University of Maryland Medical Center). They also provide cholesterol, which may worsen symptoms. Unless your physical suggests otherwise, avoid eggs and egg products. Instead, choose lean poultry, fish or legumes for low-cholesterol sources of protein that are less likely to affect gallbladder health.
Simple Sugars
According to the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, intake of simple sugars increases risk of gallbladder disease. To reduce symptoms and further risk avoid foods made of white flour or sugar. Replace white bread, sugary cereals and conventional desserts with whole-grain varieties. Whole grains provide fiber and a variety of additional nutrients, which are linked with improved gall bladder health. Thus, replacing simple sugars with these complex carbohydrate choices may improve your condition several fold.
Saturated Fats
Saturated fats are also linked with gallbladder disease. Avoid red meat, butter, whole milk and fried foods foods as they all contain these unhealthy fats. Lean protein sources, such as beans, fish and poultry are far leaner and contain minimal amounts of saturated fat. Fish provides healthy fats called omega-3s, which the body requires in moderate amounts while beans and other legumes provide fiber in addition to protein. Choose plant-based oils, such as olive or canola oil, rather than butter and low-fat soy or almond milk over whole milk or cream for optimum results.
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