Mini-test results
0–2 “yes” — the pancreas can handle it for now, but consider prevention.
3–4 “yes” — the digestive organs are already overloaded, it’s time to rethink the menu.
5 “yes” — the body needs help as soon as possible, don’t wait.
5 common foods that harm your pancreas every day
1. White bread, rolls, pastries
“I don’t eat pastries,” you say. And a baguette for breakfast. A roll for soup. Sandwiches. All sources of fast carbohydrates that the pancreas “doesn’t tolerate.”
Why they’re bad:
They dramatically increase blood sugar levels, trigger insulin secretion, and lead to constant overload. Long-term use can cause inflammation.
What to choose instead:
whole grain, bran, or rye bread. Or better yet, limit their use by replacing them with grains or vegetables.
2. Kupeški yogurt and cottage cheese spreads
Even if the package says “natural” or “fat-free”, read the ingredients.
Why they are harmful:
Sugar, flavorings, thickeners, starch – hidden enemies of the pancreas. In addition, fat-free products interfere with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
What is good for you:
yogurt or kefir without additives, homemade or fresh from the farm. Add berries or nuts: delicious and healthy.
3. Sausages, sausages, pates
Even if the product says “97% meat”, it does not exclude the presence of salt, preservatives, fats and flavor enhancers.
Why they are harmful:
They are difficult to digest, overload the digestive tract and promote inflammation, which disrupts normal enzyme production.
What to replace them with:
boiled meat (chicken, turkey, fish) or homemade or steamed meatballs, without frying.
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