Let’s Start Implementing a Diet to Prevent Gallstones

Written by: dr. Desica Natalisa S

Gallstones are still a health problem in Indonesia. Therefore, there’s no harm in implementing a diet to prevent gallstones from now on.

Just like most other diseases, an unhealthy diet contributes to the onset of gallstone disease.

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Recognize the causes of gallstones and what the symptoms are

Gallstones in medical terms are called Cholelithiasis is a collection of stone-like crystals in the gallbladder. Without us realizing this stone will get bigger so that it blocks the bile duct and if it is blocked, it will interfere with our activities.

Common symptoms include right upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and bowel movements.

According to the Canadian Society of Intestinal one of the risk factors for causing gallstones is an unhealthy lifestyle such as smoking, eating a diet high in cholesterol, and low in fiber.

Those who drink alcohol, are obese, eat little fish and are low in folate, calcium and vitamins are also prone to gallstones. 

Moreover, nowadays, without realizing it, we often lead an unhealthy lifestyle, especially eating fast food and rarely have time to exercise. To prevent gallstones, we can eat foods high in protein, low in fat and rich in fiber.

Diet to prevent gallstones

Let’s see what foods you should eat to prevent gallstones.

1. Cut down on fatty and sweet foods

Eating fatty meats can irritate gallstones and aggravate complaints. Replace fatty meats with lean sources of high prorein such as fish, skinless chicken, egg whites, tofu and tempeh and you can consume low-fat or low-fat dairy products.

2. Vitamin C consumption

Vitamin C consumption can prevent gallstones, vitamin c is found in many green leafy vegetables, especially broccoli, besides that, broccoli is also rich in protein and fiber which is good for digestion, and also vitamin c in citrus fruits, papaya, kiwi and pineapple is good for your health.

3. Nuts

String beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, peanuts and almonds are high-protein low-fat foods that are safe to consume.

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4. Sports

Obesity is one of the factors that cause gallstones. You can exercise at least 2 times a week. It doesn’t have to be too strenuous, you can do exercises such as gymnastics, jogging, swimming, and leisurely walks are the best forms of physical exercise to prevent gallstones.

Now you know the good advice to prevent gallstones. If you feel that you have experienced the symptoms above and want more information, you can consult a doctor about this gallstone. Hope this helps!