What can I eat with gallstones?

What CAN I eat with gallstones/gallbladder problems?

• What CAN I eat with gallstones/gallbladder problems? I am waiting for the surgeon's office to call and book my surgery to get my gallbladder remove. Every female in my family has had ...show more

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  This is a list that should help. I had my gall bladder out as well and mainly you want to stay away from anything that is moderate to high in fat and also avoid spicy foods. Hope this helps! HELPFUL FOODS Beets Cucumbers Green beans - are NOT the same as dried Okra Sweet potatoes Avocados - a good way to get needed fats directly from food Vinegars all types Garlic and onions help with liver cleansing but not processed types like flakes or powder. But some people have trouble digesting them so pay attention Shallots Tomatoes - ripe cold water fish Lemons (lemon juice in the morning with hot water helps to clean the liver) Grapes and fresh organic grape juice apples, berries, papaya, pears Omega 3 oils like flax or hemp. Use these with fresh lemon juice or vinegar on your salads. DO NOT COOK flax oil. Vegetable juices - Beet and cucumber are especially helpful to gallbladder You can add other green vegetables like tender baby greens, swiss chard, dandelion greens, beet greens, celery, carrots -- avoid the cabbage family) Avoid all fruit juices except organic grape juice and organic apple (self-juiced is best). All the vegetables listed above for juicing are good. Use baby mixed organic greens for salads and avoid the bitter greens for now. Fiber such as found in fruits and vegetables and guar gum