There is a lot of useful substances in the currant. Consequently, this variety of berries is allowed in the diet of people who are sick with pancreatitis. It has a positive effect on the human body only when used correctly.
To use black currant in pancreatitis should be treated with extreme caution. After all, the berries are covered with a fairly dense shell, inside which are hard seeds. This berry in fresh form is dangerous for people with pancreatitis. Since such food can cause partial mechanical irritation of the mucosa of the digestive tract.
In order to avoid undesirable consequences, it is necessary to subject the black currant to processing:
- Mashing berries.
- Strain through a fine sieve or gauze.
- Preparation of decoction.
It is worth remembering that the use of fresh black currant berries in pancreatitis is categorically contraindicated. It is allowed to drink compotes, and also there is finely ground berries as additives to various dishes and drinks.
Red currant with pancreatitis
Doctors strongly recommend eating exclusively ripe and unspoiled berries of red currant in pancreatitis. This is due to the fact that a spoiled and unripe berry can cause a serious exacerbation of the existing disease.
If a person has an acute phase of the disease, then such berries are better to be excluded from the diet. This is due to the presence of several criteria:
- Red currant contains several kinds of acids, which cause a significant increase in the synthesis of pancreatic enzymes.
- Implementation of choleretic action.
- Provoking diarrhea, as well as pain in the intestines, which can be caused by fiber.
It should be noted that it is an advantageous fact that after confirming the remission of pancreatitis, you can again include red currants in the diet, previously subjected to cooking. Upon completion of treatment, as well as in the absence of complaints, berries are allowed to eat in the original, that is, in kind. It will effectively relieve the body of toxins and toxins, as well as eliminate the occurrence of vascular thrombi.