Degreased products, cereals, boiled and steamed vegetables, meat and fish, rejection of spicy foods and spices, broths, coffee, cocoa, alcohol and sweets - all this is familiar to people with chronic pancreatitis( inflammation of the pancreas).Such a diet they have to observe all the time. But to resist such a delicacy, like chocolate, can be very difficult.
Can I eat chocolate in pancreatitis? The answer to this question becomes obvious, if we recall what is included in the composition of chocolate. This is cocoa, butter and sugar. A pancreas with pancreatitis this "does not like."Therefore, with this disease, chocolate is not a desirable product.
But you should not give it up altogether, it will be enough only to limit the use of chocolate as much as possible. If you do not abuse this dessert, then even with pancreatitis, there will be no harm from it. Of course, we are not talking about a period of exacerbation of pancreatitis, when fasting or a strict, sparing diet is prescribed.
And, of course, chocolate can not be eaten on an empty stomach. This applies not only to those who have impaired pancreatic function, but also to healthy people, since chocolate has a bad effect on the stomach and, after eating a few of its squares on an empty stomach, it can spoil digestion for the whole day. Proper use of chocolate promotes good mood and effective mental work.
Bitter chocolate in pancreatitis
Just like other varieties, it is absolutely contraindicated in case of exacerbation of the disease. The pancreas at the stage of inflammation reacts very violently and unpredictably to different dainties, so they should be completely excluded from the diet for a while.
In particular, bitter chocolate in pancreatitis, due to the high content of caffeine and oxalic acid, causes increased sosotdelenie and provokes an inflammatory process. In addition, this delicacy is rich in carbohydrates, which exert an additional load on the weakened organ, and has an allergenic property, which is absolutely unnecessary for inflammation.
Fortunately, a complete ban on bitter varieties does not apply to the phase of persistent remission. At this time, it is possible to pamper yourself with several pieces of chocolate, and in this case dieticians give preference to dark and bitter species. They contain less fat and a minimum of sugar, so they are much easier to digest and transport.
It should be remembered that the chocolate consumed, even without aggravation, should not contain any fillers and additives. In extreme cases, you can try special types of product with a sweetener. To its use should be treated without undue enthusiasm, and remember that a day you can eat no more than a third of the tile, which is, on average, 40 grams.
Can Cocoa be used in pancreatitis?
Popular and loved by many cocoa drink with pancreatitis, unfortunately, got into the number of banned products. Nutritionists do not advise its use, as with exacerbation, and in the phase of remission. The thing is that this product is rich in purines and high sugar content, and in the affected pancreas this composition has an adverse effect.
In addition, the drink is high in calories, which can not be fully absorbed in the disturbed digestion. Especially negative effect can have soluble cocoa varieties, which have in their composition various flavors and colorants.
So, despite the pleasant taste and magnificent aroma, if there are problems with the pancreas, you must give up cocoa. It is better to give preference to more sparing, natural drinks that will not cause irritating effects, and to provoke an exacerbation of pancreatitis.