Did you know that you can naturally treat and prevent gallstones with a gallstone diet? The problem is that the average western diet is exactly the opposite of what you should be eating.
Treating Gallstones Naturally
In most cases, many types of diseases can be cured with various foods. For instance, most kidney stones are naturally passed with high amounts of water hydration and cranberries. The arthritis disease of gout can be naturally treated with a basic diet (avoiding foods high in purines and fructose) which is used to neutralize the cause of gout (uric acid). In the case of gallstones, your diet also has a major impact on the disease that puts over half a million people in hospital every year - to get their gallbladder removed. But, can this too, be prevented? Yes, you can actually avoid gallbladder surgery with a natural gallstone cure which incorporates a gallstone diet.
7 Tips from a Gallstone Diet
Here are 7 tips to start a gallstone diet to prevent and flush gallstones from your gallbladder.
1. Fats and Cholesterol - The main cause of gallstones is fat and cholesterol. You should do everything you can to avoid fatty foods, cholesterol and processed foods. Currently, the average American diet contains about 60-100 grams of fat per day. You should restrict yourself to about 30 grams of fat per day during the first two weeks of your treatment.
2. Fruits and Vegetables - Do your best to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your diet. Raw is recommended over cooked. Both fruits and vegetables contain a high volume of water soluble fibre which will naturally flush your body. However, if you overdo it too quickly, you might be sitting on the toilet a lot for the first few days. Start with 5 a day.
3. Whole Grains - If you enjoy the carbohydrates then you should know which ones are good for you and which ones you should avoid. Always try to eat cereals with at least 5 grams of fibre per serving. Find bread with at least 3 grams of fibre per serving. And as you have already heard, don't eat anything enriched! That includes white bread.
4. Dairy - If you are a milk drinker it is time you finally switched over! You should take this time to finally switch to skimmed and fat-free milk products. Avoid whole milk, sour cream, whole milk cheese and cheese spreads. The recommendation is get at least 2 or more cups of fat-free dairy per day.
5. Protein - Meat and protein are essential to any healthy diet. But it is important to know what protein source is the best one. You should always opt for poultry, lean pork, choice cuts of beef, and lunch meat that is at least 95% fat free. Avoid the fatty meats even though they do taste better! For instance, if you have the choice between bacon and Canadian bacon, always choose Canadian bacon. Fried or grilled? Grilled!
6. What to drink? - Most people go for the soft drink or the cup of coffee, which is fine! As long as you make it a habit to always chase it with a tall glass of water. Water is a natural flusher and keeps the body functioning at optimal levels.
7. Desserts - It is too easy to give in to this one. But here are some healthy alternatives to the cakes, pies, cookies and chocolates that are loaded with fats (cause of gallstones). Sherbet, non-fat yogurt, fruit ice, and angel food cake are always a good place to start.
The main body of this blog was derived from an article written by Joe Parton (Medical Researcher & Author), originally published 19th April 2008.
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