Having seen , we might as well learn what we can do for this nifty organ!
Foods to eat: Eating nutrient-dense, mineral-rich foods is helpful to your entire digestive system, pancreas included! As intestinal permeability has been shown to lead to pancreatic insufficiency (Bland, 1999), it is important to maintain healthy bacteria in the intestines. Cultured (or fermented) foods like sauerkraut and kimchi, contain benefiicial bacterium that aid in digestion, easing the responsibilities of the exocrine pancreas. Eating foods that are high in fiber helps to move everything along the digestive system, so as to prevent a backup. A building diet, high in protein and good fats and lower in carbohydrates, is helpful in supporting your endocrine pancreas in controlling glucose levels. Foods to Avoid: Refined carbohydrates and sugars tax the endocrine pancreas by wreaking havoc on blood sugar, and triggering the release of insulin. Processed sugars and white flour should be avoided to keep blood sugar levels more stable, and ease the burden of your already busypancreas! Herbs: Bitter herbs, such as dandelion, gentian, orange peel, hops and artichoke aid the pancreas by stimulating the secretion of digestive juices (Mullin, 2009). act in this same capacity, and are beneficial to take before a meal. Booster Foods: Adding nutritional yeast to foods can be beneficial to your pancreas, as this food contains good levels of chromium, which aid in glucose control.
