Craig Peckham MD

Pancreatitis Diet Cookbook For Beginners Craig Peckham MD

Besides making insulin, which your body uses to regulate blood sugar, a healthy pancreas produces enzymes that help your body digest and make use of the food you eat. If your pancreas becomes inflamed (pancreatitis), it has a harder time breaking down fat and isn't able to absorb as much nutrition. A pancreatitis diet takes this into account, prohibiting fatty foods and emphasizing choices that are nutrient-rich, especially those high in protein. Changing how you eat, either temporarily or committing to a long-term pancreatitis diet, can help you manage your symptoms and prevent attacks, as well as keep you properly nourished despite your condition. About 15% of people who have an episode of acute pancreatitis will have another. Chronic pancreatitis happens in closer to 5% of people.