Can I eat rice with pancreatitis?
White rice is a Phase 1 food for me and a base I still cook 3 or 4 times a
Tips
Practical how-tos for daily life with pancreatitis: enzyme timing, reading labels, eating out, building a fat budget in grams. The stuff the discharge papers skip.
Can I eat bread with pancreatitis?
Yes, and almost all of it. White, whole grain, sourdough, baguette, pita and tortillas were all Phase 1 on my
Can I eat cheese with pancreatitis?
It depends on the cheese, and the spread is wide. Low-fat cottage cheese, quark and low-fat mozzarella were on my
Can I eat chicken with pancreatitis?
Yes. Skinless chicken breast was my main protein in Phase 1 and it still is on most days. Thighs and
Can I drink coffee with pancreatitis?
I drank coffee in Phase 1. The standard advice says wait until you’re pain-free, and my sheet has an honest
Can I eat eggs with pancreatitis?
Yes. Whole eggs were back in my Phase 1, with a limit of 1 a day, and egg whites with
The vitamins nobody checks after pancreatitis: A, D, E and K
If your pancreas struggles to absorb fat, it struggles to absorb vitamins A, D, E and K. Here is why they get missed and what to ask for.
Pumpkin spice season: how I order a seasonal coffee on a fat budget
Ordering a pumpkin spice latte with pancreatitis: where the fat sits in a seasonal coffee and the four swaps I make before I reach the counter.
The scan your gastroenterologist probably did not mention
Most pancreatitis patients have never heard of a DXA scan. Long-term care falls on you. Here is what to ask for before it becomes a problem.