Black currant with pancreatitis
UsefulGrowing almost in every area of any gardener, the berry is a black currant, it also has medicinal properties, in addition to taste. Berry, like in the case of many fruits, is allowed to be consumed, but it is necessary to approach this very rationally.
Benefits of the berry
The black currant berry has a practically curative effect on the human body.
It contains such useful substances as:
- Anthocyanins. The content of anthocyanins in acidic vegetable products is proved by the fact that they are able to exert an anti-inflammatory and also antioxidant effect on the body.
- A huge amount of vitamin C. To understand how much this vitamin contains in a blackcurrant, it is enough to consider one well-known fact: one handful of black currant berries can completely fill the daily requirement of the body in vitamin C.
- Other valuable substances are minerals and other vitamins. This set of necessary substances makes black currant the leader in the number of useful properties among other berry crops.
Harm
The main danger of using these berries in pancreatitis can be only untreated black currant.
That is, it's not recommended to use it in a fresh form, and there are reasons for it:
- Thick dense shell;
- Rigid seeds inside.
Consuming berries in raw form can damage the mucous membrane of the digestive walls, which will have a bad effect on the patient's condition.
Drinking berries for exacerbation of the disease
During the acute phase of pancreatitis, fresh berries of black currants are completely prohibited.
However, as soon as the disease begins to subside, you can try adding a small strength tea from the currant in the menu, and also use a little currant for compote or jelly.
Use during the remission of
As it turned out earlier, whole berries can only harm the patient's body. However, this does not mean that they must be abandoned completely and irrevocably.
To avoid any trouble associated with the use of black currant during the remission of pancreatitis, it should be properly handled:
- Mash the berries( or pass through the blender).
- Then strain through a fine sieve or gauze from solid residues.
- Prepare the broth.
In addition, it is worth remembering that before you cook anything from berries, you need to give enough time to select berries. For broth only ripe, undamaged and fresh berries will approach, otherwise they can become causative agents of severe exacerbation of pancreatitis. It is better once to spend a little more time choosing the right berries than to get another attack of pancreatitis.
Red currant
When referring to black currants, do not forget about the red. To use such a useful berry as red currant is possible only during periods of remission of the disease. And there is it can, as in its natural form, and add it to various juices, compotes, kissels and similar dishes.
It is worth mentioning that the issue related to the amount of this berry and how much it can be consumed per day, for each patient is absolutely individual, so it will not be superfluous to talk with a nutritionist.
Enjoy the berries of both red and black currants, and in addition to get a huge amount of useful substances, with the right approach it is possible and without any problems. The main thing in this simple matter is a competent approach.
