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Principles of Diet for Pancreatitis
The pancreatitis diet aims to minimize pancreas stimulation, reduce inflammation and ensure that the body receives the necessary nutrients, usually focused on:
Low fat content: This is the main pillar. Fats require more pancreas work to digest.
Complex carbohydrates and lean proteins: power sources and tissue repair.
Easy digestion foods: Lightly prepared (cooked, grilled, baked, steam).
Hydration: Fundamental for recovery.
Avoid alcohol: Alcohol is one of the biggest triggers for pancreatitis.
Foods to avoid strictly:
Fats: Frying, fatty meat (bacon, sausage, ham, sausage), butter, margarine, excess oils, avocado, coconut, mayonnaise, creams, fat cheese (mozzarella, dish, Parmesan).
Ultra -processed foods: snacks, fast food, ready -made frozen (lasagna, breaded).
Sugars and Sweets: Chocolate, creamy ice cream, cakes, puddings, jellies.
Alcoholic beverages.
Foods that stimulate the gut/spicy: coffee, peppers, curry, very spicy sauces, whole dairy products.
Excessive insoluble fibers (acute phase): raw leaves, bran, brown rice (can be reintroduced with caution in the chronicle).
Foods generally recommended (in moderation and good preparation):
Skinny dairy: skim milk, skim yogurt, white cheeses (ricotta, cottage).
Easy digestion cereals and tubers: white rice, white pasta, white bread, mashed potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes (boiled).
Lean meats: eggs, fish (tilapia, merluza, hake), chicken breast/turkey (without skin), duckling (lean cuts). Prepared grilled, baked, boiled, steam.
BOOKED vegetables: pumpkin, chayote, carrot, beetroot, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, pod.
Cooked/mature fruits: apple, pear, banana, papaya, peach, pineapple (without peel and without bagasse, if in the early phase).
Vegetable Fats: Small olive oil, used to finish or cook slightly.
Soft herbs and spices: parsley, chives, coriander, oregano, basil, rosemary (avoid peppers and strong spices).
Drinks: Water, coconut water, soft herbal teas.
Example of simple and lightweight revenue for patients with pancreatitis:
Let’s focus on something very mild, ideal for recovery phases or for the management of chronic pancreatitis.
Creamy pumpkin and chicken soup (low fat content)
This soup is comforting, nutritious and smooth for the digestive system.
Ingredients:
2 cups (approx. 300g) of pumpkin
100 g of skinless chicken breast, cut into very small cubes
½ small, finely bite onion
1 garlic clove, chopped (optional, if well tolerated)
3-4 cups of homemade chicken or vegetable, fat-free (or low sodium) vegetable
1-2 tablespoons of skim milk (or vegetable rice/sugar-free oats)
Salt to taste (little)
Chopped fresh parsley to decorate (optional)
Utensils:
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