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Gallstones Diet Sheet

13-Feb-2012 by sumitaThomas

Gall stones symptoms

The symptoms of gall stones can be very painful.A well planned diet sheet helps to provide sufficient nourishment and prevent weight loss due to adequate intake of nutrient rich foods necessary to relieve the condition.

SYMPTOMS

Feeling of indigestion, vomiting , nausea and gas formation are common symptoms.

CAUSES

A diet that is high in cholesterol
Women are more prone compared to men
People who are overweight are likely to get gall stones,

DIET SHEET FOR GALLSTONES

FOOD TYPE	FOODS TO BE CONSUMED REGULARLY	FOODS TO BE EATEN IN MODERATION	FOOD TO AVOID
CEREALS	All cereals cooked in a soft form can be eaten. Oats , rice porridge. Soft pancakes and flat breads.	Cereals very high in fiber such as unpolished rice, rye(as they are difficult to digest)	Cakes, sugar and sweeteners like corn syrup Biscuits Pastries and puddings
FRUITS	All are allowed. Choose brightly colored ones	All fruit juices	Fruit jam, jelly and preserves
VEGETABLES	All are allowed. Choose low calorie water based ones like gourds, broccoli and green leafy vegetables	Starchy vegetables like potatoes and sweet potatoes	Potato chips and fries Vegetable in Brine Packaged soups
DAIRY	Low fat milk Low fat yogurt Slim cheese and cheese spreads Cottage cheese	Reduced fat cream	Whole milk and curd full fat Cream Ice cream
MEAT AND POULTRY	Egg whites Chicken without skin Turkey	Whole eggs Organ meat Red meat after trimming visible fat	Fried egg and chicken Smoked and cured meat like sausage, bacon Minced red meat Red meat with visible fat
FATS AND OILS	None	Poly unsaturated fatty acids-Sunflower oil, safflower oil, Monounsaturated fatty acids -Groundnut oil, olive oil	Margarine Lard Butter
BEVERAGES	Diluted fruit juices Light tea and coffee Clear soups	Beverages made of toned and skim milk	Cream soups Alcoholic beverages Full cream coffee Full cream milkshakes

The diet sheet makes it easy for you to plan your meals and follow the right diet pattern which will help to better manage the disease condition.Some home remedies may also help to ease the condition.

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