Diet Chart For chronic pancreatitis

1. White bread, pasta, sugar, and other refined foods are a strict no.
2. Avoid red meat and organ meat if you can.
3. Stay away from commercial foods that contain trans fats, such as doughnuts, cookies, etc.
4. Avoid tea, coffee, and packaged drinks.
5. Fried foods, pizzas, butter, eggs, potato chips, cheeses, and beans should be avoided at all costs.
6. Smoking is not permitted.
7. Avoid butter, margarine, ghee, full-fat dairy, and mayonnaise.
8. The above mentioned foods are rich of simple carbs and fat which put pressure on pancreas for the secretion of pancreatic juices which may cause severe abdominal pain and may worsen the condition.

Do's:

1. Eat a high-protein, low-fat diet with no more than 30 grams of fat per day.
2. Eat smaller meals and more often.
3. Lose weight (if you are overweight)

Don'ts:

1. Red meat, pork, lamb and duck.
2. Cooking oils, including olive oil and all fried foods.
3. Dairy foods such as all cheeses, margarine, butter, cream, regular milk and ice cream.
4. All nuts and nut butters.
5. Quit smoking or chewing tobacco.
6. Do not drink alcohol.

1. Whole grains and cereals should be consumed as they work to protect your digestion and fight the free radicals that damage your pancreas.
2. Low fat yogurt should be an important part of your daily diet, whether you have it with your meals or as a light snack. Veggie soups are great as well. If you love tomato soup, it’s fantastic as it has loads of antioxidants.
3. Spinach is rich in iron, so consume loads of this veggie. Blueberries are great as they are rich in antioxidants that combat free radicals.
4. Red grapes are rich in resveratrol that is great for treating pancreatitis.
5. Vitamin B is important, so keep foods such as dark leafy veggies, whole grains, etc. in stock.
6. Lean meat is a great choice. You could use tofu as a substitute.
7. Fluids are a must. Water, juices, and soups are a big yes. Go for these any time of the day.