Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas.Pancreatitis can be acte or chronic.Acute pancreatitis can range from mild discomfort to a severe, life-threatening illness.

1. Pancreatitis Diet
Foods to Eat
and
Avoid
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2. Pancreatitis is a serious condition that occurs when the pancreas
becomes inflamed. The pancreas is an organ that produces insulin
and digestive enzymes. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Both can
lead to complications.
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3. Paying close attention to your diet can help ease abdominal pain
that accompanies Pancreatitis.
If you choose your food well, you can give your pancreas a break
and help it recover.
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4. Foods to Eat
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5. Vegetables
Beans and lentils
Fruits
Whole grains
Other plant based foods
that are not fried
Focusing on vegetables, fruits and
whole grains limits your cholesterol
intake and increases your fiber intake
which eases the amount of work the
pancreas needs to do to aid digestion.
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6. Lean Meat
Lean meats can help people with pancreatitis meet their protein needs.
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7. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)
For people with chronic pancreatitis, adding MCTs to their
diet may improve nutrient absorption.
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8. Foods to Avoid
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9. Fried Foods and High Fat Foods
The pancreas helps with fat digestion, so foods with
more fat make the pancreas work harder. some
examples of high fat foods are dairy products,
processed meats, fast food etc.
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10. Alcohol
Drinking alcohol during an acute pancreatitis attack can worsen the
condition or contribute to chronic pancreatitis .It can also cause high
triglyceride levels, a major risk of Pancreatitis.
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11. Refined Carbohydrates
Refined carbohydrates can lead to the pancreas releasing larger
amounts of insulin.Foods that are high in sugar can also raise
triglycerides. High triglyceride levels are a risk factor for acute
pancreatitis.
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12. Best Treatment for Pancreatitis
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13. Contact Us
A Block 7 A1, Kent Hail Garden,
Stadium link Road,
Cochin – 682025
Kerala, India
Dr N P Kamalesh Gastro Surgeon
Aster Medcity Department of
Gastroenterology & ILC, Ground Floor
Kuttisahib Rd, Cheranalloor South Chittoor,
Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 682027
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