Tips for reducing Gallbladder problems
May 3rd 2007 09:27
Remedies for Gallbladder problems : Exercise! Staying active can cut your risk of developing gallstones in half. If you are overweight Lose some weight.
Being overweight, even as little as 10 pounds, can double your risk of getting gallstones. Diet sensibly. If you are overweight, plan on shedding pounds slowly. Losing weight too fast can increase your chances of developing gallstones.
Reduce your saturated fat intake. Too much fat in the diet increases your risk of gallstones. But don't cut back too drastically. You need some fat to give the gallbladder the message to empty bile. If you're trying to lose weight, don't go below 20 percent calories from fat. Eat a low fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber diet. Multiple studies show this is your best bet for a healthy body and a healthy gallbladder.
Home Remedy Treatments for Gallbladder Problems High-fiber cereal: People who eat a sugary, high-fat diet probably will have more problems with their gallstones. But adding in some fiber-rich foods and avoiding the sugary snacks and fatty foods can help you keep your gallbladder healthy.
Studies have shown that going for long periods without eating, such as skipping breakfast, can make you more prone to getting a gallstone. Coffee: New studies are finding that drinking a couple of cups of java a day can prevent gallstones.
One study discovered that men who drank 2 to 3 cups of regular coffee a day cut their risk of developing gallstones by 40 percent. Researchers are not sure what it is about coffee that helps reduce the risk of forming gallstones, but the effect was the same whether it was cheap, store-bought instant coffee or high-priced espresso.
It might be the caffeine; however, teas and soft drinks containing caffeine did not produce the same effect -- and neither did decaffeinated coffee. Red bell pepper: Getting loads of vitamin C in your diet can help you avoid gallstones, and one red bell pepper has 95 mg of the helpful vitamin -- more than the 60 mg a day the government recommends for men over age 15.
A recent study found that people who had more vitamin C in their blood were less likely to get the painful stones. Salmon : Research is finding that omega-3 fatty acids, found in fatty fish such as salmon, may help prevent gallstones. Vegetables : Eating your veggies is a good way to ward off gallstones. Researchers aren't sure exactly how vegetables counteract gallstones, but they believe vegetables help reduce the amount of cholesterol in bile. You can also see this link http://www.whfoods.org/genpage
Being overweight, even as little as 10 pounds, can double your risk of getting gallstones. Diet sensibly. If you are overweight, plan on shedding pounds slowly. Losing weight too fast can increase your chances of developing gallstones.
Reduce your saturated fat intake. Too much fat in the diet increases your risk of gallstones. But don't cut back too drastically. You need some fat to give the gallbladder the message to empty bile. If you're trying to lose weight, don't go below 20 percent calories from fat. Eat a low fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber diet. Multiple studies show this is your best bet for a healthy body and a healthy gallbladder.
Home Remedy Treatments for Gallbladder Problems High-fiber cereal: People who eat a sugary, high-fat diet probably will have more problems with their gallstones. But adding in some fiber-rich foods and avoiding the sugary snacks and fatty foods can help you keep your gallbladder healthy.
Studies have shown that going for long periods without eating, such as skipping breakfast, can make you more prone to getting a gallstone. Coffee: New studies are finding that drinking a couple of cups of java a day can prevent gallstones.
One study discovered that men who drank 2 to 3 cups of regular coffee a day cut their risk of developing gallstones by 40 percent. Researchers are not sure what it is about coffee that helps reduce the risk of forming gallstones, but the effect was the same whether it was cheap, store-bought instant coffee or high-priced espresso.
It might be the caffeine; however, teas and soft drinks containing caffeine did not produce the same effect -- and neither did decaffeinated coffee. Red bell pepper: Getting loads of vitamin C in your diet can help you avoid gallstones, and one red bell pepper has 95 mg of the helpful vitamin -- more than the 60 mg a day the government recommends for men over age 15.
A recent study found that people who had more vitamin C in their blood were less likely to get the painful stones. Salmon : Research is finding that omega-3 fatty acids, found in fatty fish such as salmon, may help prevent gallstones. Vegetables : Eating your veggies is a good way to ward off gallstones. Researchers aren't sure exactly how vegetables counteract gallstones, but they believe vegetables help reduce the amount of cholesterol in bile. You can also see this link http://www.whfoods.org/genpage
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