The calories and fat in desserts might damage your gallbladder. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Gallstones are hardened deposits that accumulate in your gallbladder which are composed of calcium, bilirubin, cholesterol, and digestive fluids.
Gallstones are small or big stones that develop inside the gallbladder. They might be as big as a tennis ball or as small as grain. The gallbladder is a little organ that looks like a pouch and is located under your liver. Its main purpose is to store bile, a substance generated by the liver to aid in the breakdown of fatty foods. Gallstones are hardened deposits that accumulate in your gallbladder which are composed of calcium, bilirubin, cholesterol, and digestive fluids. They can cause severe pain in the abdomen, bile duct infection and even jaundice. A healthy lifestyle and proper diet can prevent you from developing this ailment. Here are five foods that must be avoided to prevent gallstones.
Fatty Meat
Choose chicken, fish, or pork meat and lean cuts of red meat if you want to lower your chance of developing gallstones. Steer clear of processed meats such as canned meats, fish sticks, hot dogs, cold cuts, and sausages.
Dairy
You don’t have to stop eating dairy products like milk, cheese, curd, yoghurt, or similar other foods to prevent gallstones. Instead, you can choose low-fat dairy products like low-fat milk and yoghurt, cream cheese and sour cheese when you go grocery shopping. Low-fat cheeses and milk, or non-dairy alternatives like almond milk and plant-based butter, are the simplest substitutes.
White Flour
All-white flour products such as white bread, and white pasta are low in fiber. Thus, make use of whole-grain items. For a fibrous diet, consume brown rice, multigrain bread, pasta, and oats for breakfast. Avoid processed carbohydrates since they can raise insulin levels, which might spike your body’s cholesterol levels.
Fried Food
It is difficult to break down greasy foods that have been fried in hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils. Hence, if you wish to enjoy fried food items it is advised that you opt for heart-healthy oils like flax, coconut, and avocado if you will be eating fried foods.
Sugary Desserts
Craving for something sweet after a heart dinner is very common. However, the calories and fat in desserts might damage your gallbladder. What you can do is choose fruit pies, light biscuits, non-dairy frozen desserts, or fruit and yoghurt instead. Also, avoid sugary beverages as it can hamper the normal function of the gallbladder.
