Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas produces insulin. This inflammation results in an obstruction caused by the presence of gallstones or scarring. This is often alcohol related damage, and is the leading underlying cause in men. In women, it is most often linked to bile tract disease. Pancreatitis can also be caused by a virus, an abdominal injury, obesity, poor nutrition or use of certain drugs. Repeated episodes of gallbladder infection and gallstones can be involved. Because the pancreas is the gland that produces insulin, pancreatitis often leads to glucose intolerance and digestive difficulties. Pancreatitis has specific radiating abdominal pain with other specific symptoms that I will not describe here. This is an extremely serious condition that requires medical attention.

A diet low in fat and one avoiding refined sugar is very important for recovery. Alcohol in any form, must absolutely be avoided. My recipes are ideal for someone with pancreatitis because they are fat-free, low fat, and sugar-free. Being also wheat-free makes my recipes easier to digest and my cookbooks contain ingredients familiar to everyone. A high level of triglycerides (fat) in the blood occurs with pancreatitis. My recipes avoid the bad fats, and use the good fats which lower these levels. My triglyceride levels were over 600, due to being overweight, and using my recipes alone, the levels dropped to 98 in a few months.

Pancreatitis can lead to the development of cancer. Improving the health of the pancreas can help to prevent it. Every person's body reacts in some way, negative or positive, to the foods being put in it.

What kind of fuel are you putting in your body?