Top 8 foods useful for the spleen + diet features for certain diseases

The spleen is an unpaired elongated organ that is located next to the stomach. It is not a vital organ, but its presence in the body is still important for humans.

The spleen performs several functions: filtration, hematopoietic and immune. Therefore, her health should be taken care of as carefully as the health of other organs.

Proper nutrition will help reduce the load on the spleen and at the same time make up for the lack of vitamins and minerals in the body, which will prevent further problems. And a special diet for pre-existing diseases of the spleen will help significantly alleviate the patient's condition.

How does nutrition affect her work?

Proper nutrition can solve a large number of problems that, as it seems at first glance, should not depend on the diet at all. Chinese medicine is especially famous for its research in the field of nutrition and body health.

Overeating, cold or too hot, poorly cooked food, excess sweets and sugar lead to the fact that the spleen  moisture begins to accumulate, turning into mucus .

Some even claim that all immune diseases, including such as lupus erythematosus or rheumatism, directly depend on the health of the spleen and the amount of this very "mucus" in the body.

8 most useful products

It is very difficult to choose specific products that would suit everyone, since the diet should be based on the individual clinical picture of the patient. Diseases of the spleen can be accompanied by diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas and liver, which means that a good half of the products that could be consumed only with a diseased spleen are excluded.

The top product categories presented below apply only to those cases when you just want to keep the organ in good shape and at the same time do not have any third-party chronic digestive or immune system diseases. The following products are loved by our spleen:

1. Fish . Try to focus on lean varieties of fish. Many people write that for the health of this organ, you also need to eat fatty varieties, but this is not always possible. Fatty fish is a heavy food and loads not only the spleen, but also the pancreas. If you do not suffer from gastrointestinal pathologies, then you may sometimes allow yourself to eat fish, but you still should not get carried away;
2. Beetroot . Beetroot is a good help not only for those who want to keep the spleen healthy, but also to support the body during anemia. Vitamin-rich beetroot in boiled form will only please your body and improve digestion (boiled well-ground beetroot can also be consumed by people with a diseased pancreas or gastrointestinal tract during a period of persistent remission);
3. Cabbage . This vegetable of any variety is suitable for those with a healthy digestion. Vitamin-rich cabbage perfectly helps with diseases of the immune system, but for those who suffer from gastrointestinal problems, it is better to be careful with it;
4. Apples, pomegranates, avocados. These three products are combined into one group for a reason. All of them are a rich storehouse of iron. With low hemoglobin , anemia and general weakness they will fit perfectly. The main thing is to consult a doctor about the form of their use (in some cases, these fruits need to be thermally processed, finely chopped or squeezed juice);
5. Some types of nuts. The important word here is "some". I must say that nuts, despite the widespread propaganda of their benefits, are a very dangerous and very heavy product. And since people with an absolutely healthy gastrointestinal tract are rare nowadays, it is not worth advising everyone to eat nuts even for the health of the spleen. In this case, it would be right to send you to your doctor for advice, he may choose for you those varieties of nuts that will benefit;
6. Liquid porridges (in particular oatmeal). Porridge is suitable for those who already have diseases of the spleen, and those who just want to keep it healthy. Oatmeal broth is also extremely beneficial for digestion in general;
7. Honey. A unique product that replaces sweets and sugar harmful to the body and strengthens the immune system. It is perfect for those who often experience a feeling of weakness and soreness;
8. Cranberries . Cranberry fruit drinks are not only an ancient method of strengthening the immune system, but also a magical remedy for kidney diseases of a very different nature. Therefore, with it you will not only strengthen the spleen, but also prevent renal pathologies.

 

What foods is the spleen afraid of – 4 types

The main groups of foods that &171;dislikes &187; or &171; is afraid of &187; the spleen:

1. All types of fats . They disrupt metabolic processes and the absorption of calcium (and calcium, in turn, is necessary for the synthesis of red blood cells);
2. Fried, spicy and salty food . It's a hell of a load on the spleen. The harmful components contained in such dishes are not normally excreted from the body, disrupting the operation of many systems;
3. Alcohol . We will not talk about the obvious disadvantages of alcohol. It dehydrates blood cells, almost completely stopping the work of the spleen;
4. Preservatives, flavorings, spices . All these substances are capable of clogging the vascular system of the organ in question.

Pain after eating – what can it mean?

The severity of the pain syndrome depends on the diameter of the enlargement of the spleen and the strength of its pressure on the surrounding tissues. Normally, the spleen should be slightly smaller than the fist or equal to it in diameter. In the presence of infections in its area or other diseases, the diameter of the organ increases two to three times.

But do not think that only because of a disease of the spleen, it can hurt in this area after eating. There are other reasons why the spleen hurts:

1. Food poisoning;
2. Pancreatic pathology (for example, pancreatitis);
3. Intestinal blockage;
4. Indigestion;
5. Gallstones;
6. Flatulence;
7. Gastrointestinal diseases.

Sometimes people start to panic and believe that the pain is localized in the spleen. This is not always the case. Therefore, to get an accurate diagnosis, you need to undergo a diagnosis.

Diet for organ removal

If you still did not save your spleen for one reason or another, you should pay attention to the rules of nutrition in this case. The diet for the first days and months is prepared by the doctor who observed you during the operation and rehabilitation.

In the future, all food must be steamed or stewed.

The nutritional value of the daily diet should be approximately 2,950 kCal. At the same time, fresh bread is excluded from the menu (for example, "yesterday's" bread may be consumed).

What can I eat after removal of the spleen? In the absence of this organ, it is best to give preference to the following products:

1. Vegetable broth soups (you can add some types of cereals)
2. Dietary borscht (without meat);
3. Meat and fish (lean options only);
4. Low-fat dairy products;
5. Liquid porridge;
6. Some vegetables.

Nutrition for other diseases

Nutrition for diseases of the spleen, as well as for its injuries, practically does not differ from nutrition, which is recommended to strengthen this organ. In the diet of adult men and women, as well as children, it is worth including cereals, some types of nuts, beets, honey and fruit drinks of various compositions.

In case of inflammation

This type of diet has a lot in common with the one recommended for spleen removal. The inflammatory process occurring in the organ requires a large amount of iron to normalize hematopoiesis. You need to eat a little, but often (about 5-6 times a day).

It is also necessary to follow the following recommendations:

1. Medicinal infusions. Herbal medicine is a great helper in the fight for a healthy spleen. During the treatment of inflammation, it is necessary to drink an infusion of rosehip, as well as infusions of chamomile pharmacy;
2. Fruit juices and compotes . Pomegranate juice is a good help &8212; the main source of iron for a weakened body. It is also worth cooking compotes from apples and eating fresh berries;
3. Beetroot or white cabbage juice . This point should be discussed with your doctor, since cabbage juice can cause bloating and heartburn.

When enlarged or bruised

In case of splenomegaly (injury, bruise) or normal enlargement, it is important to normalize blood circulation and blood sugar levels. To do this, follow the following dietary rules:

1. Water . During therapy, it is important to drink enough water, but not overdo it;
2. Keep an eye on the temperature of the food . Your food should not be too hot or cold;
3. Fruit drinks, decoctions, juices . The golden section of a healthy spleen. You should definitely drink a decoction of rosehip, cranberry fruit drinks, hawthorn decoctions, eat pomegranates, cook compotes from apples.

For the rest, the diet should be made up of those products that are listed in the previous paragraphs.

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Conclusion

Despite the fact that the spleen is not a mandatory organ for normal life support, it is still not worth forgetting about its health. After all, our immunity and the health of joints, metabolic processes and digestive tract organs depend on it. A special diet, which we discussed in our article, will help to keep this organ in good shape.