(I) Contraindications
1. Avoid overexertion;
2. Avoid emotional stress;
3. Avoid a diet high in fat and cholesterol;
4. Avoid pungent and strongly stimulating foods such as chili, curry, and mustard. Also avoid alcohol, coffee, and strong tea;
5. Avoid cooking methods such as stir-frying, deep-frying, and pan-frying. High-temperature cooking oils contain acrolein and other cracked products, which can irritate the biliary tract and cause acute spasms.
(II) Recommended Foods
1. A light, liquid diet, or a low-fat, low-cholesterol, high-carbohydrate diet is recommended. Limit animal fats and supplement with moderate amounts of vegetable oil (which has a choleretic effect). Control the intake of animal liver, kidney, brain, or roe. Moderately increase the intake of vegetable oils such as corn oil, sunflower oil, peanut oil, and soybean oil.
2. Provide a rich supply of vitamins, especially vitamins A, C, B-complex vitamins, and vitamin E. Ensure a sufficient supply of fresh vegetables and fruits. Green leafy vegetables provide essential vitamins and a moderate amount of dietary fiber and should be ensured. Yogurt, hawthorn, and brown rice are also beneficial for patients.
3. Consume an appropriate amount of dietary fiber to stimulate intestinal motility and prevent gallbladder inflammation attacks.
4. High fluid intake helps dilute bile; a daily intake of 1500-2000 milliliters is recommended.
5. Eat small, frequent meals to repeatedly stimulate gallbladder contractions, promote bile excretion, and achieve drainage.
6. Use appropriate cooking methods such as boiling, stewing, braising, steaming, simmering, and poaching.