Rice with acute and chronic pancreatitis
Rice is a very popular product. Regardless of where it is grown, it is actively consumed in all countries. It is almost completely harmless, and due to its hypoallergenicity, it is often used as a first feeding for infants. Neutral taste of cereals allows you to experiment with it, adding various ingredients and seasonings, and creating a variety of healthy dishes.
Rice can be safely attributed to dietary products, because it is easily digested by the body, and the nutrients it contains are easily and quickly absorbed.
It is recommended for food as completely healthy people, and for those who suffer from various diseases of the digestive system. A unique property of this cereal is the ability to gently envelop the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, contributing to its cure and recovery. The only possible side effect( and in special cases, curative) is that the rice can strengthen the stool. People who are prone to constipation should remember this.
There are many varieties and types of rice. They differ in the degree of processing. The least useful is the usual white polished rice. After all, a huge part of the most useful trace elements is in the remote shell, inside the grain, mainly carbohydrates. Therefore, if there are no special medical indications, it is preferable to use brown rice, almost unpolished. There are other types of rice, which preserve the shell during processing. This is, for example, unpeeled black, or wild rice. Unrefined rice has a more characteristic and interesting taste than usual, but its cost is much higher.
Is it possible to eat rice in pancreatitis? This question is often asked by people who suffer from this difficult ailment. To answer this question, you must first understand what the disease is and what special nutrition is recommended for patients. This is an inflammation of the pancreas. And accordingly, with this disease, secretion and secretion of important digestive enzymes is disrupted. In other words, there is no normal digestion of food. The process of pathological digestion is accompanied by nausea, upset of the stool, vomiting. As a consequence - metabolic disorders.
Since this is a disease of the digestive tract, there is no doubt that the most important role in the treatment is given to proper nutrition. Usually patients are assigned a dietary table number five. This is a specially developed diet, which is characterized by an increase in the number of proteins, lowering fats and carbohydrates, especially sugar. Also sharply limited is the amount of refractory fats, purines, extractives, coarse fiber, essential oils. The number of lipotropic substances required for vitamins is increasing. All cooked dishes are baked, boiled or steamed. Serve them in a crushed or grated form.
Dishes containing rice are one of the main places in diet and nutrition. For people who have diseases of the digestive system, rice is literally an indispensable product. Nevertheless, there are important moments in the application of this wonderful cereal.
Acute pancreatitis
In the menu of patients who have undergone an acute stage of the disease, rice is included after the drink. It occurs already on 2 or 3 day from the onset of the disease, at the very beginning of the transition to enteral nutrition. At first it is a liquid rice porridge without salt, oil and sugar, wiped and diluted with water. A few days later, rice soup is added to the diet, and by the end of the month, various rice puddings and puddings are allowed. The rice is polished, as it is softer, softer and easier to boil.
What is the use of rice in pancreatitis? Dishes from it are sticky, delicate texture, gently envelop the gastric mucosa, preventing irritation. Rice is easily digested, digested, without loading the already affected pancreas. Grains contain a sufficient number of complex carbohydrates, which are an excellent source of energy, which the sick body so needs. In addition, rice grains have adsorbing properties and can absorb slags and toxins. The characteristic fixing effect of rice helps to get rid of diarrheal syndrome, characteristic of the acute phase of the disease.
Chronic pancreatitis
Unquestionably, rice is one of the products could not be more suitable for gentle feeding of patients with an exacerbation of pancreatitis, but it is not very suitable for regular use at a long-term remission. Why is this happening?
Polished rice grits can not boast of a high content of minerals and vitamins, so inordinate fascination with rice significantly impoverished diet. Unsanded same grits which distinguishes high content of elements, has a thick and rough sheath which greatly complicates digestion. Therefore, it is possible to include it in the diet occasionally, with stable remission. In cases where the chronic course of the disease is complicated by constipation, rice can further aggravate the work of the intestine.
Does this mean that in chronic pancreatitis rice should be completely excluded from the diet? Of course no. Just in all good measure. As before, rice remains a safe product, not exacerbating the course of the disease. And in order to enrich the dishes from it protein, trace elements and vitamins, it should be combined with steamed or boiled vegetables, fish, seafood permitted. White polished rice can alternate with steamed, preserving more nutrients. As a crumbly garnish, it will be just perfect.
What conclusions can be drawn? Rice is recommended for pancreatitis, but it is advisable to combine it with other permitted products. The main thing is not to be embarrassed to consult with your doctor and discuss with him questions that concern you. Take care of your health.
