What should patients with gallstones not eat?

Patients with gallstones should try to avoid high-fat, high-cholesterol, and highly irritating foods, such as fatty meat, animal offal, fried foods, chili peppers, etc., because these foods may increase the burden on the gallbladder and induce or aggravate symptoms.

High-fat and high-cholesterol foods can easily lead to increased bile secretion, which may cause bile duct spasm or accelerate bile stasis, such as fatty meat, cream, butter, animal offal, egg yolk, etc., and the intake should be controlled in particular. Fried foods and processed foods containing trans fats, such as potato chips, fried chicken, etc., should also be avoided because they are high in fat and difficult to digest, increasing the burden on the gallbladder. Spicy condiments such as chili, ginger, garlic, as well as irritating foods such as strong tea and coffee may irritate the gallbladder and gastrointestinal tract, causing discomfort or pain. Alcohol should also be avoided because its metabolism will place an additional burden on the hepatobiliary system. For some people, desserts or snacks high in sugar and refined carbohydrates may also accelerate the metabolic burden and affect bile secretion. Long-term bad eating habits may induce acute cholecystitis or biliary colic, so special attention should be paid to food selection.

High-fat and high-cholesterol foods can easily lead to increased bile secretion, which may cause bile duct spasm or accelerate bile stasis, such as fatty meat, cream, butter, animal offal, egg yolk, etc., and the intake should be controlled in particular. Fried foods and processed foods containing trans fats, such as potato chips, fried chicken, etc., should also be avoided because they are high in fat and difficult to digest, increasing the burden on the gallbladder. Spicy condiments such as chili, ginger, garlic, as well as irritating foods such as strong tea and coffee may irritate the gallbladder and gastrointestinal tract, causing discomfort or pain. Alcohol should also be avoided because its metabolism will place an additional burden on the hepatobiliary system. For some people, desserts or snacks high in sugar and refined carbohydrates may also accelerate the metabolic burden and affect bile secretion. Long-term bad eating habits may induce acute cholecystitis or biliary colic, so special attention should be paid to food selection.

In terms of diet, it is recommended to choose light, high-fiber foods, such as oats, brown rice, fresh vegetables and fruits. These foods can help control blood lipid levels and protect gallbladder health. High-quality protein such as fish and chicken breast are also good choices, but they should be cooked with low oil and salt. Stewing and steaming are recommended. Daily meals should be regular and quantitative, avoid overeating, and maintain a proper amount of water to promote bile dilution. If the symptoms are severe, it is recommended to consult a doctor or nutritionist to develop a targeted diet plan, and regularly check the health of the gallbladder.