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An effective way to incorporate more vegetables into a
diet is through juicing.
Pancreatitis is effectively treated and improved by a diet rich in
plant-based foods.
Pancreatitis is a term that refers to the inflammation of the pancreas.
The pancreas is a small organ that is completely surrounded by the stomach
and small intestine and found in the upper part of the abdomen.
The pancreas has two key functions. It is responsible for producing
digestive enzymes for the small intestine and also for producing the
hormones insulin and glucagons that help to regulate blood sugar.
There are two main types of pancreatitis – chronic and acute, although it
has also been found that some cases of pancreatitis are hereditary.
Someone suffering from chronic pancreatitis exhibit abdominal pain,
malabsoprtion, and acute flare-ups. Usually, this is caused by alcoholism
and can result in scarring and destruction of the pancreatic tissues.
Chronic pancreatitis can also lead to more severe digestive problems and
diabetes.
Acute pancreatitis involves severe abdominal pain, nausea, and sometimes
vomiting. Additionally, fever, increased heart rate, abdominal distension,
affected blood pressure, and abnormal stools may accompany these symptoms.
Usually, gallstones, excessive alcohol consumption, viral infection, certain
drugs, or pancreatic cancer causes acute pancreatitis.
Depending on the type and severity of the pancreatitis will determine the
best route for treatment. General treatments include pain relief
medications, proper hydration and salt levels, monitoring symptoms, and
modification of the diet.
A diet rich in vegetables is an effective tool in fighting pancreatitis.
Vegetables are an important source of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and
antioxidants that are especially beneficial to the pancreas.
While eating steamed or cooked vegetables is acceptable, the best way to get
the most from them is to eat them raw. In fact, for those suffering from
acute pancreatitis, doctors limit the diet to fluids and broths only to
reduce pancreatic inflammation.
For this route, juicing for pancreatitis is ideal. Fresh vegetable juice
draws out the enzymes and antioxidants essential for pancreatic health in
its raw, most absorbable state.
Many holistic doctors and internists will recommend that a pancreatitis
patient modify his or her diet through the act of vegetable juicing.
Pancreatitis improves with an increase of raw vegetables in the diet.
It is known that vegetables are extremely beneficial for the pancreas. For
example, string beans are rich in potassium, which helps to restore a
deficient or tired pancreas and Brussels sprouts contain alkalizing elements
that are particularly good for the pancreas.
One pint of each juice daily is a step in the right direction for a
healthier pancreas. Typically, our bodies absorb only about 10% of the
nutritional value of the food we eat.
If the food is ingested as a juice, the absorption level increases up to
92%. Because of this increase in absorption, doctors highly recommend
juicing. Pancreatitis sufferers will get more benefits from vegetables in
the form of a juice this way.
When juicing vegetables, it is important to do so properly and safely and
this starts at the store. Always purchase produce that is as fresh as
possible and not bruised.
Always bag your produce separately from meats, poultry, and fish. When you
arrive home with your groceries be sure to always store them properly in
clean receptacles.
Right before juicing, always make sure that you thoroughly wash your hands
as well as each and every vegetable before juicing it, even if you plan on
peeling it. Harmful bacteria could be in the same soil in which those
vegetables were grown.
Extracted juices should always be ingested immediately and always
refrigerated. Safe practices of juicing for pancreatitis will ensure an
improved condition as well as diverting any food borne illnesses.
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