Zucchini with pancreatitis: useful properties and recipes
Courgettes belong to the family Cucurbitaceae and are a dietary product. It includes mineral compounds in large quantities, mono and disaccharides, dietary fiber and vitamins of various groups. But most of all in these vegetables contains vitamin C, which helps strengthen the immune system.
People believe that zucchini beneficially affects the human body in diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. But is it possible to consume this vegetable in pancreatitis and in what forms?
Consuming vegetables in the acute period
In acute pancreatitis, a huge amount of food is contraindicated. And zucchini are no exception, despite the fact that they do not contain in their composition of roughage, which hinders the process of digestion, and essential oils, which are irritating to the pancreas.
But! After the cessation of the manifestation of pain attacks, these vegetables can be included in the diet after 2 to 3 weeks, but only after the approval of the attending physician.
In this case, the amount of the product increases gradually, starting with one tablespoon and bringing up to 100 grams per day.
Can zucchini be taken in chronic form of the disease?
In chronic pancreatitis it is permitted to include zucchini in the diet, but not more than 250 g per day. At the same time, they can not be used in raw form in any case, even if they presuppose recipes for cooking dietary dishes.
These vegetables are best consumed boiled or baked form, thus it is necessary to reduce the minimum addition of salt and other spices, which irritate the pancreas. After all, this can provoke the onset of pain syndrome.
also recommended milled before use using fine zucchini trowel or knife. Peel with them you need to remove.
Squash caviar
Because squash is a dietary product that is allowed to use in pancreatitis, many are wondering whether it is possible to include in the diet of squash caviar? No! Caviar caviar is strictly prohibited for this disease, as it is made using garlic, black pepper, red pepper and many other forbidden foods.
A squash caviar, which is sold in stores, also contains a variety of preservatives, the use of which in pancreatitis is also undesirable.
Recipes of
Among the variety of dishes from courgettes, patients with pancreatitis have difficulty in choosing a prescription. We bring to your attention several recipes for the preparation of dietary meals permitted for this disease.
Steamed cutlets
To prepare steamed cutlets, you will need one medium-size zucchini, which you will need to grate on a fine grater and combine with one tablespoon of flour, one egg white( raw) and a pinch of salt. The resulting mixture must be mixed until a uniform mass is formed.
Next you need to bring boiling water in a saucepan, put a colander on it and lay on it the formed cutlets from a zucchini mixture. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes, covering with a lid.
Pepper soup
Put the pan of water on the fire and lightly pour it on it. Cut the potatoes into a cube and send it to boil. While the potatoes are brewed, you need to lightly fry one onion in a frying pan for a few minutes, then add to it the grated carrot and zucchini on a small grater.
Do not fry vegetables until crispy. It is enough that they let the juice and "open" their fragrances. After the potatoes are cooked, add roasted vegetables to it and continue to cook the soup for 10 to 15 minutes. If desired, the soup can be grinded with a blender, in this case it is not necessary to cut small vegetables.
