A Healthy Weekly Meal Plan
Everyone ever had pancreatitis, we know we wouldn’t wish it on our worst enemy. The symptoms of pancreatitis will motivate enough for us to want to make the necessary adjustments in our diet. So I will share my weekly meal plan with you in this article.
The Best foods to eat are Low-fat foods and Lean meat
Choosing low-fat foods is essential for pancreatitis recovery. This helps to avoid further aggravation of the pancreas during digestion. Some of the best low-fat foods include:
Fruits
Vegetables
Whole grains like quinoa, oats, whole grain crackers
Beans and legumes
Low-fat dairy products like low-fat yogurt, skim milk, reduced-fat cheeses
Lean meats that are baked, grilled, or broiled without oils are excellent options during a pancreatitis flare-up. Protein is essential for preventing muscle loss and malnutrition, especially in those with chronic pancreatitis, such as:
Skinless chicken or turkey
Fish like salmon
Tuna, and cod, and canned fish packed in water (not oil)
A Highly Recommended Weekly Meal Plan
Day 1
Breakfast:
Oatmeal with a sliced banana
Toast with a thin layer of jam
Lunch:
Grilled chicken salad with lettuce, cucumber, and a light vinaigrette
A small apple
Dinner:
Baked white fish with lemon
Steamed carrots and zucchini
White rice
Snack:
A cup of blueberries
A small yogurt (low-fat)
Day 2
Breakfast:
Scrambled egg whites
Whole grain toast
A cup of cantaloupe
Lunch:
Turkey breast sandwich with lettuce on whole-wheat bread
A small peach
Dinner:
Baked chicken breast
Steamed broccoli and cauliflower
Quinoa
Snack:
A handful of grapes
A rice cake
Day 3
Breakfast:
Smoothie with low-fat yogurt, strawberries, and a small banana
Lunch:
Lentil soup with vegetables
A slice of whole-grain bread
Dinner:
Grilled shrimp
Green beans
Couscous
Snack:
An apple
A handful of almonds
Day 4
Breakfast:
Low-fat cottage cheese with pineapple chunks
A slice of whole-wheat toast
Lunch:
Vegetable stir-fry with tofu and a small amount of soy sauce
Brown rice
Dinner:
Poached salmon
Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, and spinach)
Mashed potatoes
Snack:
A banana
A few whole-grain crackers
Day 5
Breakfast:
Wheat cereal with skim milk
A small orange
Lunch:
Chicken noodle soup
A small green salad with light dressing
Dinner:
Lean pork loin
Steamed asparagus
Baked sweet potato
Snack:
A pear
Low-fat yogurt
Day 6
Breakfast:
Cooked barley with a splash of almond milk
A few slices of watermelon
Lunch:
Baked turkey meatballs
Whole-wheat pasta with marinara sauce
Steamed green beans
Dinner:
Baked cod
Roasted bell peppers and zucchini
Couscous
Snack:
An apple
A small handful of walnuts
Day 7
Breakfast:
Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey and a few raspberries
Whole-grain toast
Lunch:
Grilled chicken wrap with lettuce and a bit of avocado
A small nectarine
Dinner:
Vegetable curry with tofu (low-fat)
Basmati rice
Snack:
A peach
A few rice cakes
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