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Managing a chronic illness can make mealtime a challenge. Our nutrition guidance and pancreas-friendly cookbooks help patients and families enjoy food that’s both safe and satisfying.
For people with pancreatic disease, eating can be difficult even on good days. These general guidelines can help, but your doctor is always the best source for advice on your specific needs. Many patients find that several small meals a day are easier than three large ones.
How much fat you need depends on your height and weight. Spread it across 4–6 small meals rather than one. Choose lean proteins like boneless chicken breast and most fish, use cooking spray instead of oil, and add fat-free broth for moisture.
If you have pancreatic disease, avoid alcohol completely. Dehydration can trigger a flare, so drink plenty of fluids and keep a water bottle with you.
During a flare, your doctor may recommend limiting food or eating nothing for a day or two. A clear liquid diet (apple, cranberry, or white grape juice, gelatin, and broth) can help when pain is severe, but it isn’t nutritionally complete. Return to regular foods as soon as you can, following your doctor’s guidance.
Our newest cookbook is filled with flavorful, kitchen-tested recipes created with Nestlé Health Science, cookbook author Sally Sampson, medical experts, and a patient advisor. Every dish is designed with pancreas-related dietary needs in mind, and a recipe key highlights kid-friendly options.
Healthy, low-fat recipes for people living with pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and pediatric pancreatitis, plus their families. Includes an “About the Pancreas” section. Limited stock available.
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