Broccoli, preferably raw or lightly cooked as it contains properties that can rid the body of carcinogenic toxins, is a highly recommended food. It is specifically important because it has cancer fighting properties. Broccoli sprouts are especially concentrated with these wonderful minerals. Dark leafy greens provide the body with a clean supply of iron as well as B complex vitamins. Garlic is a magical food for many reasons but highly important one to the pancreas because it is really great at fending off pancreatic cancer. Cherries, not only sought after for their sweet flavor, are rich in perillyl alcohol which is a compound that benefits in the prevention of pancreatic cancer. Foods with probiotics like kefirs and sauerkraut contain live cultures which act as a protective shield for the pancreas against harmful toxins and help the digestive system.
There are a few foods that should be consumed sparingly or cut out of the diet all together as they compromise the health of the pancreas and keep it in a dangerous state. It’s important to keep away from highly processed chemically enhanced sugars and to consume fruits as a sweet instead, as diabetes is a big probability with pancreatic issues.
If you’re trying to fight off pancreatitis, keep away from trans-fatty acids. Fried or heavily processed foods, things like french fries, burgers, and fast food, are some of the worst and most triggering. Organ meats, full-fat dairy, butter, red and organ meats, chips, and mayonnaise also on the list of things to avoid. Deep-fried foods may also be a trigger and can cause sudden pancreatitis symptoms. You’ll also want to limit refined flour which can be found in cakes, pastries, and cookies. Try and consume a low fat/alcohol free diet and smoking isn’t ideal either, especially if you’re healing from pancreatic issues. These foods can be a danger to the digestive system because they cause insulin levels to spike sending the pancreas into overdrive. It’s important to avoid these foods because they are all chocked full of processed refined fats.
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For those making the major shift in diet for pancreatic issues we can see some mineral depletion, especially with the various forms of pancreatitis so it’s important to support your body with what it needs. It is recommended to supplement vitamins A, D, E, K, B12, Folic Acid, Calcium, Iron and Zinc to replenish the body as well as MCTs which are an important supplement (often found in oil form) for someone with chronic pancreatitis.
