gallstone diet

Are you suffering from gallstones? Well it is natural to feel scared about eating the wrong food as it can aggravate your condition. But did you know that you can consume a special gallstone diet?

Most of us are unaware about such a diet as many doctors never suggest changing your diet to treat this condition. Doctors mostly prescribe an expensive surgery to help you get rid of this condition. A recent study has shown that gallstones can be treated with proper medication and by following a good gallstone diet.

By eating right, you avoid the formation of gallstones and this also helps in flushing the existing ones. By removing the gallbladder, research suggests that you are at a higher risk of getting colon and bowel cancer. So why take such unnecessary risks in life when a simple diet can do wonders.

Here are some simple nutritional tips that you need to follow to see the results:

• First and foremost, you need to know that many health problems get resolved the moment you drink plenty of water. When our body gets dehydrated, toxins continue to accumulate within us as there is no medium to flush them out.  It is a known fact that just like kidney stones, gallstones also form due to lack of water. Avail of this free natural treatment and start drinking as much water as you can to get rid of the gallstones. 
• A diet rich in water soluble fibers is a sure-shot way to get rid of gallstones. Fiber helps in easy and smooth functioning of your bowel and digestive system. Water soluble fibers are those that are found in fruits and vegetables. So including more of fruits and vegetables in your diet will help. Dried fruits like dates, apricots, prunes, dates, raisins, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, and oranges should also be consumed as a part of a gallstone diet.
• A perfect gallstone diet comprises of lot of whole grains, simply because grains are important for many reasons. They not only help you flush the gallstones but will also enhance your digestive system. So, including a lot of whole grain bread, corn bran, cereals, buns, muffins, bran flakes, whole wheat cereals, whole grain pasta, and brown rice in your daily diet is a wise idea.
• As far as vegetables are concerned, include more of beans, corn, and broccoli in your gallstone diet. The inclusion of at least three to four servings of vegetables a day and two to four servings of fruit each day is a must in a gallstone diet.

To avoid developing gallstones, make sure you stay away from red meat, fried and fatty food items, onions, alcohol, and eggs. Staying away from heavy proteins like cheese, butter, and whole milk is also a good idea. By making such minor tweaks in your diet you can cut down on the risk of developing gallstones.