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Diet for polyps in the gallbladder
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
Dietary nutrition is provided both during drug treatment of growths in the biliary system and after their surgical removal. In case of cholesterol formation, adherence to the principles of the diet can lead to self-resorption of the growth and normalization of cholesterol content in the bloodstream.
General information diets for gallbladder polyps
The principles of this diet are as follows:
- meals are taken in small portions, often (once every three hours);
- overeating is prohibited;
- It is forbidden to consume coarse fibrous foods;
- fried, fatty and smoked foods are prohibited;
- hot dishes must be cooled to a warm state before serving, and cold dishes must be warmed up;
- After eating, physical activity is possible only after an hour and a half, but not earlier.
What can and what can not?
The following products are allowed for consumption:
- bread toasts, biscuits, pretzels;
- vegetable, lean soups, milk porridges, cereal side dishes;
- clean meat without fat layers;
- sea fish, shrimp, crab meat;
- mild cheeses, tofu, dietary cooked sausages, dairy products;
- non-acidic fruits and berries;
- non-acidic vegetables;
- weak tea and coffee (with milk is fine), non-acidic compotes and juices;
- cottage cheese, puddings, soufflé.
The following products are prohibited:
- fresh bread and rolls;
- fatty confectionery products (with butter cream, deep-fried, etc.);
- spicy soups, strong broths;
- offal, game, lard, coarse meat;
- river fish, fatty fish, herring, dried and smoked fish;
- beans;
- sauces and dressings;
- sour fruits and berries (kiwi, currants, gooseberries);
- sorrel, rhubarb, radish, cabbage;
- salty, spicy, fatty cheese;
- carbonated drinks, alcoholic drinks, strong tea and coffee, concentrated drinks;
- chocolate, cocoa.