Heal Your Pancreas With These 15 Foods That Produce Digestive Enzymes

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11. Turmeric

Turmeric is king when it comes to anti-inflammatory power. It also has anti-cancer compounds which make it perfect for fighting cancer of the pancreas. Turmeric targets mutated cells while ignoring healthy ones. Add one tablespoon of turmeric to a glass of milk and drink once each day. If you wish to take a supplement, speak with your doctor first.

 

12. Lemons

Nothing stimulates the digestive system and the liver to produce more enzymes than a lemon. Consuming just one of these citrus fruits can heal the pancreas and improve digestion. Mix the juice from half of an organic lemon in a glass of water and drink it on an empty stomach every morning.

 

13. Eat Healthy Fats

Consume naturally healthy fat sources such as avocados, coconut, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, and seeds. Your body needs natural fats, not animal fat or unnatural fats such as hydrogenated vegetable oils.

 

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14.  Eat Clean Proteins

To heal your pancreas, you need plenty of clean protein. Great sources of clean protein are wild caught fish, grass-fed-organic beef, organic poultry, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and hemp seeds.

 

15. Fermented Foods

You also need to keep your digestive system working in tip top shape if you want to avoid pancreatitis and allow your pancreas to heal. Fermented foods are a great way to keep your good bacteria count high and feed your digestive system healthy probiotics. Some of the best fermented food choices are coconut kefir, apple cider vinegar, pickles, sauerkraut, kombucha, fermented herbal botanicals and fermented raw dairy products.

For those suffering from acute pancreatitis, a water fast with only antioxidant extracts, such as dandelion and milk thistle, should stop an attack quickly. Consume no solid food as those require enzymes from the pancreas to digest anything solid.

Be sure to avoid any types of caffeine and alcoholic drinks as these trigger pancreatitis. Avoid refined sugar, carbs, and unhealthy types of fats.

You can heal your pancreas, but it takes time, so be patient. Consume more of the foods listed above and avoid processed foods. Before you know it, your digestive system will be working once more like a charm.

References:

Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Umm.edu

Mayoclinic.org

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