DIET FOR GALL STONES

INTRODUCTION

Gall bladder is to collect and store bile, the fluid which helps the body to digest the fats. Gall stones are extra cholesterol stones which are present in gall bladder or bile duct. Gall stones affect women twice more than men, specially those suffering with obesity and diabetes. The general treatment to gall stones is to remove gall bladder by surgery. But, it is not healthy and have many complications that causes illness for life.

A healthy and balanced diet that is low in fat and cholesterol, moderate in calories and high in fiber, intake of Fruits and vegetables which are full of nutrients and fiber, high in vitamin C, calcium, or vitamin B is the best way to improve and protect your gallbladder’s health.

Diet which is high in fat and cholesterol, low in fiber and low calorie can cause discomfort and painful symptoms. Avoid unhealthy fats, fried food, junk food, processed food, preserved food, caffeine, and alcohol as they can trigger a variety of symptoms, such as bloating, nausea, and vomiting. Avoid oxalate containing foods and reduce calcium consumption as it increases oxalate stone formation.

It’s always a good idea to keep your body at a healthy weight and take proper diet.

DAILY DIET SCHEDULE

EARLY-MORNING

A glass of water +1 tsp chia seeds

BREAKFAST

Veg Semolina (Veg upma) / Broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Veg Idli / Brown Bread Sandwich / Besan pancake (gram flour) / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with Veg or Dal / Curd + 1 Eggs white portion

MID-MORNING

Fruit / Buttermilk / Coconut water / Sprouts / Salad / Lemon water

LUNCH

Mix chapatti / Plain chapatti / Veg pulao / Boiled rice / Vegetable + Dal + Curd + Salad

EVENING

Herbal tea / Green tea / Roasted Chana / Sprouts / Rice flakes snack / Flaxseed- 1tsp

PRE-DINNER

Soup (Home-made)

DINNER

Mix chapatti / Plain chapatti / Vegetable + Dal + Curd

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

CEREALS

TO BE CONSUMED

Whole grains such as Oatmeal, Whole wheat bread, Porridge, Brown rice, Finger millet flour, Quinoa

TO BE AVOIDED

Whole refined flour, White breads, White rice

PULSES

TO BE CONSUMED

All pulses, Legumes

TO BE AVOIDED

Dried and frozen pulses

VEGETABLES

TO BE CONSUMED

All gourds-bitter gourd, Snake gourd, Ridge gourd, Bottle gourd, Ivy gourd, Turnip, Radish, Tomato (without seeds), Bell peppers, Capsicum (without seeds), Potatoes, Peas, Squash, Carrots, Lemons, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Cucumber (without seeds), Coriander, Zucchini

TO BE AVOIDED

Red and Green chili, Frozen vegetables, Okra, Rhubarb, Spinach, Green leafy vegetables

FRUITS (WITHOUT SEEDS)

TO BE CONSUMED

All fruits like Custard Apple, Pears, Grape and Watermelon, Melon, Banana, Oranges and Apple

TO BE AVOIDED

All canned and packaged fruits, Dried fruits

DAIRY PRODUCTS

TO BE CONSUMED

Low-fat milk (occasionally), Curd, Buttermilk, Yogurt

TO BE AVOIDED

Whole milk and cream, Full-fat yoghurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk, Cottage cheese

FLESH FOODS

TO BE CONSUMED

Egg white, Boiled egg, Lean Meat, Skin out chicken, Tuna, Salmon

TO BE AVOIDED

Meat (can be taken in limited amount) Fish fried, prawns, Lobster, crab, lean beef, pork, lamb, ham, turkey, rabbit, Egg yolk, fish roe, sausages, mutton, salami, bacon, duck, goose, meat pies, visible fat on meat, chicken skin, liver, kidney, chest, Anchovies, Sardines, Mackerel, Codfish, Herring, Mussels, Scallops, Shrimp.

SPICES

TO BE CONSUMED

Fennel, Turmeric, Mint, Cumin, Carom, Coriander, Fenugreek, Rock salt, Black pepper

TO BE AVOIDED

Red chili powder

FATS

TO BE CONSUMED

Cow ghee, Groundnut oil, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Canola oil

TO BE AVOIDED

Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Coconut oil, Butter

NUTS AND DRY FRUITS

TO BE CONSUMED

Flax seed, Sesame seeds, Pumpkin seed, Almond

TO BE AVOIDED

Cashew nuts, Peanuts

DRINKS

TO BE CONSUMED

Milk, Homemade soup, Buttermilk, Carrot juice, Bitter Gourd juice, Aloe Vera juice, Lemon water, Amla juice

TO BE AVOIDED

Alcohol, Carbonated beverages like Coke, Limca, Pepsi, Fanta etc., Canned soup, Packaged soup and Canned fruit juices, Caffeinated drinks, Coffee, Tea

OTHER FOODS

TO BE CONSUMED

Homemade only, Honey, Jaggery

TO BE AVOIDED

All bakery products or processed, Pastry, Puddings, Cakes, Biscuits, Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Dark chocolate, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Spicy foods, Too much salty food

DIET TIPS

• Walk for at least 30-45 min is recommended.
• Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
• Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
• 6 -Soaked Almond per day
• Water intake should be at least 10-12 glass regularly.
• Herbal Tea – Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in cups of water till it’s reduced to 2 cups.
• Cleanliness and hygiene should be maintained.
• Outdoor activity should be increased like jogging, cycling, and running.