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Drinks in pancreatitis: what can and cannot be?
Last reviewed: 07.06.2024
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Drinks as well as food are very important in pancreatic inflammation. The lion's share of the success of treatment and normal well-being in the future depends on a proper diet, in which there is a place not all drinks. They can both help the sick organ, and harm. What can and what can not be with pancreatitis?
Kvass for pancreatitis
Many people love this drink for its ability to quench thirst in the heat, its excellent taste, giving vigor and returning efficiency. In addition, it is the basis for some summer dishes, such as our favorite okroshka. There are many different recipes for its preparation, including popular bread, dried fruits, medicinal herbs, berry, fruit, ginger, with the addition of honey. Each of them is useful in its own way, contains various vitamins and minerals.
Nevertheless, with pancreatitis kvass is undesirable not only in the acute phase of the disease, but also during remission. This is explained by the fact that organic acids in its composition increase the activity of pancreatic enzymes that eat the cells of their own organ, increase bile secretion, alcohol formed during its fermentation, also negatively affects the tissues of the gland. Carbonic acid present in the drink provokes abdominal bloating.
Soda for pancreatitis
Alkalis, which includes baking soda, are known to neutralize acids. In the case of pancreatitis, this property will be a good way to reduce the level of acidity, increase the alkaline reserves of the body, restore the acid-base balance.
There are even folk methods of treatment of pancreatic pathology and other diseases with the help of sodium bicarbonate. In pharmacies you can buy special soda for this purpose or use ordinary food soda.
Begin treatment with a minimum dose of one-fifth of a teaspoon, dissolving it in 200ml of warm boiled water. In the morning drink on an empty stomach, at other times of the day 30-40 minutes before meals. In the absence of a negative reaction gradually increase the dose, bringing it to a teaspoon.
The duration of the course is individual, it is better to consult a specialist. In any case, you should not "hang on" for a long time.
Tea mushroom for pancreatitis
There was a time when tea mushroom stood in almost every apartment in a jar on the window, it was carefully cared for, endowed with it neighbors and acquaintances. Such popularity it gained due to its invigorating pleasant taste, reminiscent of kvass. In fact, it is a symbiosis of bacteria and yeast, outwardly resembling a jellyfish.
The liquid it contains is rich in many vitamins, including almost all of the B group, calcium, iodine, zinc, and carotenoids. The drink is a powerful antioxidant and antibiotic. However, in case of pancreatitis, it should be drunk with special caution, only in the absence of exacerbation and in small doses, because it contains a lot of sugars, there is alcohol, it increases the activity of pancreatic enzyme production.
Kisel for pancreatitis
Kissel - the most favorable drink for pancreatic pathologies. It envelops the stomach, inhibiting the release of gastric secretion, thus protecting and cells of the inflamed organ, improves intestinal microflora, accelerates metabolism. This nutritious and at the same time low-calorie dish, one of the few that is shown even in the acute phase of the disease.
The most useful drinks include oatmeal, flaxseed, milk. Berry from blueberries, raspberries, apricots, apple (sweet summer varieties) are used after the inflammation subsides.
Compotes for pancreatitis
In pancreatitis, the concept of "compote" should mean only a freshly prepared drink from various allowed fruits and berries, all canned, homemade or purchased products are excluded.
The compote retains many useful substances for the body. It cleanses it from toxins, increases the protective reserve, accelerates metabolism, improves the functions of the digestive system.
At the same time, sour varieties should not be used for its preparation, especially since neutralizing the acid with sugar is harmful to the gland. The best option will be a compote of dried fruits. Of fresh berries, blueberries, plums, peaches, raspberries are suitable.
Is it possible to drink rosehip with pancreatitis?
Rosehip decoction is recommended literally from the very first days of the attack of pancreatitis. At first it is prepared very weak concentration (100g of dry berries per liter of water), drink warm small sips of 100g at a time 3-4 times a day, then gradually increase the saturation. For preparation it is convenient to use a thermos, where the berries are placed and poured hot water, but not boiling water.
It is useful because it reduces pain syndrome, strengthens the immune system, blood vessels, increases hemoglobin, restores strength, toning, saturates the necessary components, which are in it in abundance.
Drinks from ginger for pancreatitis
Ginger root has a large number of useful ingredients: vitamins A, C, PP, B group. It contains proteins, complex carbohydrates, organic acids, including nicotinic acid, involved in many redox processes, trace elements, essential oils.
Unfortunately, ginger irritates the mucosa of the digestive tract, increasing the release of pancreatic enzymes, which can cause an exacerbation of pathology. Only ginger tea is allowed during the onset of persistent remission.
It is prepared by pouring a teaspoon of fresh grated root or dried with a glass of warm water and boiling over low heat for 10 minutes. Then the drink is closed with a tight lid and let infuse. Drink warm, you can add honey.
Protein for pancreatitis
There are times when it is necessary to use protein shakes to increase muscle mass. This is most often faced by athletes. What about those who have been diagnosed with pancreatitis?
The acute course of pathology excludes its use. Chronic inflammatory process allows you to take it, but under the strict supervision of a doctor. In this case, protein, like other proteins, contributes to the subsidence of inflammation and healing of the mucosa, if only limited to small portions and dilute it not with milk, but with plain water.
Cocoa for pancreatitis
Cocoa has many positive aspects, its composition is rich in carbohydrates, fats, proteins, tannins. Caffeine has a tonic effect. It lifts the mood, relieves nervous tension, stimulates brain activity, but you can not call it a dietary product. Especially since it is prepared with milk, with the addition of sugar.
In pancreatitis, it is better to exclude it from your diet. Allowed drink only a few months after an exacerbation, the concentration of cocoa powder should be minimal, as well as sugar, and milk - low-fat.
Carcade for pancreatitis
In the heat of the day, a beverage made from carcade, a southern plant whose flower petals are dried to make so-called red tea, is good for toning, relaxing and invigorating. It has a pleasant sour taste, useful because it strengthens the walls of blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, reduces cholesterol, accelerates metabolic processes, mobilizes the body's defenses.
Its negative effects in relation to the pancreas include its ability to stimulate the production of gastric and pancreatic juices. However, the absence of exacerbation allows you to occasionally drink a cup of a tasty beverage.
Pancreatitis morsels
Morses are mixes of berry juices, water, sweetened with sugar or honey. Their value lies in the fact that the berries in this drink are not heat-treated and, thus, they retain all the valuable qualities of fresh berries.
In pancreatitis morses should be prepared from such berries as cranberries, cranberries, strawberries, blueberries, and instead of sugar use bee product. Forest berries are excellent antioxidants, you can use and garden berries, which are included in the authorized.
Acute manifestations of the disease exclude morsels from the menu, and a stable chronic condition allows you to indulge in them.