How do we prevent gallstones!
How can we prevent gallstones at table, how to avoid the formation of little stones in our gallbladder by eating.
They hit about one every ten persons & unfortunately there is an increase, therefore its better to contrast the formation already at table by eating the right foods.
WHAT ARE GALLSTONES?
Gallstones are solids that are produced in the gallbladder (which is found in liver & pancreas, on the upper part of the abdomen). Practically the liquid present in the gallbladder solidifies itself for various causes. The stones formed can have various sizes either many little ones or one big one, as big as a real stone. Usually one thinks that this problems affects only adults, but actually it is on the increase in children, especially during adolescence. So far the causes are not yet well known but only the risk factors which are:
- Age (gallstones usually appear after 60 years of age)
- Pregnancy
- Diet that contains too much fat or too little calories (we all know that a diet with a high fat content is the cause of many diseases but reducing drastically our food intake with incorrect diets, too fast or by starving could also lead to this pathology
- Increase in the level of estrogens
- Females (unfortunately statistics show that females are affected more than males)
- Diabetes & cholesterolemia
Usually the gallstones, do not show any symptoms & we usually notice them during other tests, but when the symptoms appear they tend to be very painful & causes: Intense pain in the upper part of the abdomen (on the right side), Jaundice, fever, nausea & vomit.
At table we could do a lot, keeping our organism clean & especially preferring foods that keep our bile fluid. Obviously we must always keep an eye on our weight & cholesterol level, & who is already predisposed to have it must follow these simple steps:
- Have small but frequent meals (this way the bile secretion will be more balanced & cholesterol storages will be avoided)
- Increase the consumption of fruit & vegetables (2-3 portions of fruit a day, without exagerrating & preferably in the morning)
- Remove completely alcohol & sugary drinks, avoid sweets & cakes, & fast food.
Besides following these simple steps here are some foods that can help us:
COFFEE: An Italian study has declared that 2-3 cups of coffee a day prevents gallstones.
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: extra virgin olive oil rich in “good” fat, stimulates our bladder but does not cause pain if we have in the presence of gallstones.
GINGER: in Chinese medicine it is used to keep bile & blood fluid.
CELERY: 2 stems a day help reduce cholesterol levels & hence prevent gallstones.
ALMONDS: recent researches have proven that the daily consumption of nuts is useful for the prevention of gallstones, but be careful because nuts have a high calorie content so eat with moderation.
ENDIVE: if eaten various times a week i helps reduce cholesterol levels.
TOFU: eating tofu twice a week is useful against cholesterol & Lithiasis.
CHINESE CABBAGE: rich in anti-cholesterol fibres & cleansing ingredients, eaten 3 times a week its of great help.
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