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   Gallbladder Health  



When you think of popular breakfast foods, Eggs are very nutritious, lots of protein and choline, which can help in brain functionality. BUT Unfortunately, they’re also high in fat, which can present serious problems to people dealing with gallbladder issues, like gallstones.

   What is the Gallbladder  

The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ that sits next to the liver.  It’s main function is to store and concentrate the bile that is produced in the liver.  When fat is consumed in the diet the gallbladder contracts to release bile back into the digestive tract for fat digestion.

   What are the Gallstones  


Gallstones are accumulations of crystals that join together to form stones.    A person can have gallstones and never know they are there.  
Other people develop cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder).
Gallstones are common  in people who consume a high-fat, high-sugar, low-fiber diet. 

The symptoms of gallstone 

  • Abdominal pain (often right sided)
  • Back pain or shoulder pain (often right sided)
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Pain that begins after consuming a fatty meal
  • Pain from 30 minutes to several hours


The recommended diet for people with gallstones

A low-fat, high vegetable and fruit diet is the best.


  • Beets (very good for the liver and gallbladder)



  • Cucumber
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Tomato sauce
  • Salmon, 
  • Organic grape juice
  • Apples 
  • Blueberries

  • Lemons
  • Pears
  • Papaya
  • Coconut
  • Vegetable juices
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Turmeric
  • Cabbage
  • Onions 
  • WATER – 2 liters per day

    • FOOD That should be avoided 
    • Deep fried foods
  • Eggs ( up to 95% of patients)
  • Pork
  • Turkey
  • Chicken
  • Beef
  • Nuts
  • Legumes
  • Milk, butter, cheese, cream, ice cream.
  • Gluten grains 
  • Corn
  • Coffee (can decrease the risk of developing gallstones, but can aggravate existing gallstones.


  • Oranges, grapefruit
  • Chocolate
  • Alcohol
  • Cauliflower
  • Carbonated beverages

Avoiding these foods you should also avoid large meals, especially late in the evening. Once you are symptom free and ready to re-introduce dairy and meat products, select low fat options.

The supplements 

Omega 3 fish oils – Fish oils reduce the formation of gallstones by enhancing bile flow and blocking cholesterol formation in the bile.  A  fish oil supplement should be taken by anyone with gallstones.

Diets high in water-soluble fiber (from oat bran and guar gum) decrease cholesterol levels – a primary goal of gallstone treatment.  A good source of fiber is to mix 1 tablespoon of ground flax seed into one serving (8oz or ½ cup) of organic applesauce and consume daily.

Vitamin C – 1000 mg a day/

Lecithin – 
a phospholipid that reduces the saturation of cholesterol in bile that leads to stone formation.  
     Also it  can be used dandelion or milk thistle.

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