Omelet is a popular dish, there are a huge number of ways to prepare it. But with pancreatitis, only certain types of omelettes can be included in the menu. Steamed protein omelet is the best option for omelet for pancreatitis, allowed for consumption even during acute periods of the disease.
See also: omelette in the oven
Ingredients
- Chicken egg – 2 pcs;
- Milk – 1/3 cup.
Recipe
Break the eggs into a bowl.
Separate the yolks by hand.
Pour in milk. Mix (without beating) the egg whites and milk.
Pour the resulting mass into a plastic or glass container.
We close the container with a lid (we don’t screw the lid on, but simply put it on top).
Pour water into a deep saucepan - enough so that the container with the protein-milk mass submerged in water does not float up (the water level should be level with the level of the egg mass).
Cover the bottom of the saucepan with a cloth towel to protect the bottom of the container from burning or cracking.
Bring the water in the saucepan to a boil, immerse the container with the egg mixture in it, and cover the saucepan with a lid.
Reduce the heat so that the water does not boil too vigorously and does not splash over the edges of the container.
Cook the omelette for 20-25 minutes.
Remove the container and cool the finished egg white omelet.
Benefits of the dish
Protein steamed omelet is a dietary dish rich in animal protein that meets all the criteria for a diet for pancreatitis.
Possible harm to the dish
Steamed protein omelette for pancreatitis is completely safe. You can include it in your diet daily or every other day.
For acute pancreatitis
Steamed protein omelet can be added to the menu from the 4-5th day of illness - without salt and oil.
For chronic pancreatitis
During the period of exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, protein omelet is allowed 2-3 days after the acute symptoms have subsided. During the remission phase, you can add salt and butter (butter or vegetable) to the omelet.
Diet compliance score for chronic pancreatitis in remission: 10.0
Dietary Compliance Score for Acute Pancreatitis: 10.0
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The benefits and dangers of eating eggs for pancreatitis
Eggs contain many beneficial substances that should not be excluded from the diet. Pure protein is recommended in many diets, although eggs are considered high in calories, but this is due to the yolk. The main advantage of eggs is the easy digestibility of protein, which helps the structure of the body.
Why eggs are good for you:
- restore pancreatic cells;
- normalize the replication of enzymes and insulin;
- restore strength;
- strengthen the immune system;
- improve the condition of bone tissue, skin and hair;
- prevent anemia.
With this kind of inflammation (pancreatitis), you can eat eggs, but you need to monitor your general condition and well-being. If you have an acute stage, then they must be excluded along with the products that contain them. Scrambled eggs are prohibited for pancreatitis; eating them can disrupt the functioning of the digestive tract and cause attacks.
This reaction of the body to eggs may be due to the fact that they often contain all kinds of infection. When you have inflammation of the pancreas, any infection is very dangerous. This is fraught with complications and surgical intervention followed by removal of the organ.
If the disease subsides and you have been feeling well for quite some time, you can slowly introduce eggs into your diet. But you shouldn’t drink them raw, even if you don’t have pancreatitis: they need to be heat treated to remove possible infections.
At what stage of pancreatitis can you eat an omelet?
Depending on the stage of the disease, a disease such as pancreatitis can be divided into several stages: acute phase, remission period and exacerbation.
When the disease makes itself felt for the first time, an attack occurs in which a person experiences acute pain in the abdominal area, nausea, often leading to uncontrollable vomiting, flatulence and diarrhea, loss of appetite, and general malaise in the form of weakness and drowsiness. Usually this crisis does not last long: no more than 2-3 days, however, it is at this stage that it is important to take the first measures to improve your health. We are talking not only about medications, but also about compliance with nutritional rules: the patient is not allowed to eat these days, he is shown absolute fasting, only drinking plain water or chamomile decoction is permissible, but in small quantities. This need is associated with the critical condition of the pancreas, which needs to ensure complete rest in order to be able to restore its function. Since any food stimulates its activity, forcing the production of enzymes for its breakdown, the very need to abstain from food arises. That is why neither an omelet, even a white and steamed one, nor any other products are acceptable at this stage.
From the 6-7th day, experts recommend gradually introducing eggs into the diet, or rather, their protein part. You should start with a minimum amount, bringing the daily volume to two pieces. After 3-4 weeks, taking into account the absence of any manifestations of the disease, you can include a protein omelet in the menu, but not fried, but steamed without the use of vegetable oil or any other additives. The amount of milk used for this dish should also be limited. A little later, after achieving stable remission, yolks are allowed to be added to the omelet, but in this case their presence in the dish is allowed in a minimum volume: ideally there should be half as many of them as whites. It is also permissible to use permitted vegetables, cheese, herbs - all this will be an excellent addition to your dish and will give it not only satiety, but also benefits.
How to eat egg dishes correctly?
You can only cook protein dishes, for example, a steamed omelette for pancreatitis is what you need. Only half of the yolk can be added, as it can contribute to heartburn, diarrhea, and cause exacerbation attacks.
Protein is very easily absorbed by the body without causing complications, but it should not be abused either: eat no more than two eggs a day. Protein does not burden the pancreas and digestive tract as much as yolk. Be very careful with dishes that contain yolk. It is known to contain a lot of fat and is a choleretic agent.
- they contain a lot of fat, most of the fat is cholesterol: with pancreatitis, fats are poorly absorbed, in the acute period of the disease they can provoke diarrhea, abdominal pain, heartburn;
- the yolk is choleretic, in chronic and acute pancreatitis it is dangerous;
- For allergy sufferers, protein can cause problems in the gastrointestinal tract, as it is a strong allergen.
Chicken eggs are potential containers for pathogens of various diseases. The most well-known disease that is activated by eating eggs is salmonellosis. Any infection with pancreatitis is doubly dangerous. Buy eggs that are labeled, wash them with soap and heat before use.
During the attack of the disease, you can only eat pure protein. The recipe for an omelet for pancreatitis is very simple: you just need to cook one protein. But eating an omelet is allowed from the fourth or fifth day from the onset of the disease. Next, you can slowly introduce dishes containing protein - casseroles or soufflés. After a month from the beginning of the attack, you are allowed to eat soft-boiled eggs, but in moderation.
During the period of weakening of the disease, eggs can be cooked soft-boiled, but this is allowed in case of chronic pancreatitis. Food with protein can be consumed every other day. Of course, not often, but it is possible.
Doctors do not recommend eating hard-boiled eggs; the thickened yolk is very poorly digested.
Peppered and fatty egg snacks are also prohibited:
- salads dressed with mayonnaise and eggs;
- deviled eggs and fried eggs too.
Fried eggs are not allowed, only boiled eggs or steamed omelettes. But you can have a protein omelet, with meat, cottage cheese casseroles, and many dishes that contain protein.
Nuances of preparation
Against the background of disruption of the pancreas, it is permissible to introduce the dish into the diet of patients, but in boiled form and in the first stages only without the yolk.
If you prepare breakfast with vegetable oil, its digestion will require secretion. And the inflamed organ copes with the latter with difficulty, which can cause complications.
To ensure that the dish saturates the body with useful substances and does not overload the digestive system, it is worth considering a number of recommendations:
- Do not include vegetables, especially tomatoes, or fatty cheese.
- Check the degree of readiness of the dish, since raw eggs may contain harmful bacteria that will lead to a more severe course of the disease.
- Do not overuse the dish. Constant consumption of eggs often causes the development of food allergies.
- Steam.
To increase the beneficial properties of the dish, chicken eggs are replaced with quail eggs.
In the chronic stage
Strict nutritional rules for chronic pathology are slightly smoothed out. The patient can afford a greater variety of products.
The chronic course is manifested by phases of remission and exacerbation. Remission is manifested by the patient’s good health and the ability to consume a wide range of foods. Some dietary compliance is present at all times. Violation of recommendations leads to decompensation of the condition - exacerbation, of varying degrees of severity. The patient must seriously limit himself.
Allowed and prohibited dishes from the same products
Classic omelet recipe for inflammatory disease
Steam omelette for pancreatitis is a very simple and tasty dish. It does not require much effort and time to prepare it. Do not eat more than two eggs; in large quantities they can harm the body. If the disease has not manifested itself for a long time, still be careful.
How to cook an omelet for pancreatitis?
- Take two eggs.
- Separate the yolks from the whites and place in different containers.
- Add one hundred grams of milk to the protein.
- Stir, add salt to taste (do not overdo it - in case of pancreatitis, its use should be reduced).
- If your doctor allows you to eat greens, add them to the mixture and stir again.
- Cook the dish in a double boiler, or if you don’t have one, in a non-stick frying pan over low heat, making sure that the dish does not burn.
What are the benefits of omelet for pancreatitis?
Beaten eggs cooked in combination with milk are exactly the hearty and tasty dish that we most often eat for breakfast. The content of a fairly large amount of protein, as well as vitamins and minerals, makes it also useful. For example, protein is aimed at regenerating damaged tissues (and this is especially important for an inflamed pancreas), B vitamins strengthen the immune system, normalize metabolic processes, and improve the functioning of the central nervous system. Vitamin D is an excellent helper, promoting good absorption of calcium; choline is designed to regulate cholesterol and fat levels. All this is very important for the speedy recovery of both the pancreas and the patient as a whole.
The list of useful properties of omelet is quite large, they are as follows:
- Saturation of the body with amino acids necessary to replenish strength;
- Reducing blood cholesterol due to leucine content;
- Prevention of cardiovascular diseases;
- Prevention of atherosclerosis;
- Maintaining good vision;
- Relieving fatigue;
- Positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Another advantage that will be significant for many people is the low-calorie content of the dish, which means that even if consumed daily, weight gain does not occur.
Despite all the positive features, not every omelet will have a healing effect. A dish cooked in a frying pan using vegetable oil can hardly be called healthy, because when heated, this product releases carcinogens that are hazardous to health. It is for this reason that the omelette must be cooked exclusively by steam: in a double boiler or slow cooker - only in this case the dish can be described as safe.
There are a number of other principles that must be followed to ensure that your breakfast does not cause an exacerbation of pancreatitis. These include:
- Eating a dish made only from proteins; yolks are allowed in minimal quantities only at the stage of long-term remission;
- Exception in the first 2-3 weeks after an exacerbation of such additives as tomatoes, meat, sausage, cheese, herbs;
- Gradual introduction of protein omelet into the diet with a gradual increase in serving size (maximum daily dose - no more than 2 eggs).
If you follow these simple rules, you will not only protect yourself from a new attack of the disease, but also saturate your body with a lot of useful substances.
Recipe for protein omelet with meat
This version of the dish is included in the menu of a patient who follows a diet in accordance with the requirements of dietary table No. 5p.
The cooking method is very simple:
- Take two egg whites and beat them with a mixer, then add 100 ml. milk and a pinch of salt.
- Boil 100 grams of lean beef and mince a couple of times for softness.
- Mix the minced meat and beaten egg mixture.
- Grease the pan with oil and pour the omelette mixture into it. You can use one large container or portioned molds.
- The omelette is steamed for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle the finished dish with permitted fresh herbs. The recipe can be changed a little and use chicken or turkey fillet instead of meat.
Omelette for pancreatic diseases
One of the favorite dishes of both adults and children is an omelet made from a combination of milk and eggs. Most often it is prepared with the addition of ham, tomatoes, as well as fresh dill and spring onions, resulting in an unusually tasty airy dish. But, with the development of pathological processes in the cavity of the digestive tract, omelet and all other dishes prepared by frying are included in the list of exclusions from the diet. Therefore, having learned about their diagnosis, many ask the question: “Is it possible to eat an omelet with pancreatitis if you steam it?”
When is it okay to eat an omelet?
During the development of pancreatic disease, the pancreas is damaged by an inflammatory process, against the background of which the following functions of this organ are disrupted:
- the level of production of pancreatic juice, which contains special enzymes necessary for the digestion of protein, carbohydrate and fat molecules, is reduced,
- the activity of the gland decreases due to its participation in metabolic processes,
- the synthesis of certain groups of hormonal components in the body is disrupted.
Patients with a pancreatic diagnosis are allowed to eat omelet, subject to the following rules for its preparation:
- the cooking process must take into account aspects of the prescribed nutritional diet, therefore this dish must be steamed,
- Scrambled eggs should not contain chicken egg yolks; they should first be separated from the whites by placing them in a separate bowl,
- in case of exacerbation of pancreatic pathology, all dishes containing eggs are completely excluded from the diet,
- with the beginning of a decrease in the intensity of the manifestation of an aggravated pathology or the establishment of a stable remission, it is recommended to introduce this dish into the diet with extreme caution and minimal doses,
- if the recipe contains yolks, then when preparing the dish their volume should be reduced by half the specified amount,
- The omelette must be brought to full readiness in strict order, since a raw dish may contain infectious pathogens,
- There should be a small amount of milk in the omelet.
And also do not forget about the daily intake of eggs for pancreatic disease, which does not exceed two eggs.
Subtleties of preparation for patients with pancreatitis
With the development of pancreatitis, patients have to completely adjust their usual diet, which eliminates all their favorite treats and changes the cooking technique. You can no longer fry any food. Everything is prepared by steaming, in the oven, or by boiling. But there is no need to despair, since from the list of permitted products you can prepare very tasty dishes, one of which is a protein omelet with various additional ingredients. This dish should be made only from proteins, and it is recommended to use as additional additives:
To wash down the omelet, it is recommended to prepare a fresh decoction of rose hips, or use non-carbonated mineral water.
If you don’t have an oven, you can bake a white omelette in the microwave. The main thing is not to forget about the acceptable standards for the use of permitted products.
Diet omelet with zucchini
A dish based on zucchini will help diversify the patient’s strict diet and have a beneficial effect on the state of the gastrointestinal tract. It can be consumed for breakfast or as an addition to the main dish.
Anyone can prepare a vegetable omelet:
- Take a young zucchini, peel off excess skin and chop using a grater or knife. You will need 200 grams of vegetables.
- Beat three egg whites with a pinch of salt and 100 ml. milk.
- Combine the zucchini and omelette mixture, mix thoroughly and pour into a pre-greased pan.
- The omelette needs to be cooked in a double boiler for about 15-20 minutes until done.
An omelet with the addition of boiled broccoli and carrots is no less tasty. To make the dish more satisfying, in addition to vegetables, pieces of boiled chicken or prepared minced boiled meat are added to the mixture.
Allowed recipes
The omelet has several modifications for dietary purposes. Therefore, it is possible to choose a recipe to suit your taste.
Classical
The simplest method is the classic one, which can be prepared in a few minutes in a few simple steps:
- Remove the yolks from two eggs. Beat a little.
- Pour a third of a glass of low-fat milk into the whites, add salt and stir. Allowed to add greens.
- Pour the mixture into a special container of a double boiler or multicooker, set the cooking mode.
The dish will be ready in ten minutes. The recipe can be used when cooking in a frying pan without oil.
With lean beef
Lean meat is useful to include in the menu for chronic pancreatitis at the recovery stage. During this period, a dish with the addition of this product can be extremely healthy and nutritious. To prepare you will need:
- Boil one hundred grams of lean meat, having first cleaned it. Grind using a meat grinder or blender.
- Beat two egg whites, add half a cup of milk and salt.
- Add the prepared minced meat into the mixture and mix thoroughly.
Prepare the omelette using the chosen method using a double boiler, frying pan, saucepan or multicooker without oil. Cooking time will be half an hour.
In the same way, instead of beef, you can use chicken or veal.
In acute form
An exacerbation is characterized by a clear clinical picture of digestive disorders. The patient suffers from pain in the projection of the gland, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and weight loss.
For emergency relief of clinical manifestations that threaten the patient’s life, nutrition is canceled completely, bed rest is prescribed (preferably in a hospital setting), and various symptomatic treatments are prescribed.
Intravenous nutrition is prescribed. After 4-7 days, depending on the severity of clinical manifestations, the first products are included - egg white is included in the list.
conclusions
Protein in reasonable quantities strengthens the pancreas and does not overload it. Therefore, patients can prepare a dietary omelet, which will even be useful for pancreatitis.
Some doctors recommend eating raw eggs to prevent pancreatitis. Not only chicken, but also quail.
Quail eggs are even more beneficial for pancreatitis: they improve metabolism, strengthen the immune system, improve well-being and the general condition of the body, its functioning. They are saturated with everything necessary for the body, as well as natural protein that strengthens the pancreas.
There are two ways to consume quail eggs for treatment.
- You can make eggnog, but only use one teaspoon of sugar per two or three eggs. Drink before every meal.
- You can drink it just like chicken eggs - raw. For 30 days, morning and evening half an hour before meals. Then take a break of two or three months and repeat everything.
In what quantity and how to eat eggs, you need to determine based on the stage of the disease, general health and, of course, the doctor’s recommendations. Eggs can provide invaluable help for pancreatitis or, on the contrary, worsen your health if taken incorrectly.
There is more than one recipe for an omelet for pancreatitis, so you don’t have to eat the same thing all the time; you can vary your meals.
In any case, do not make decisions yourself, but rather seek help from a specialist who will prescribe you a detailed diet. Do not aggravate the course of the disease by not following a diet, treat your health responsibly. The healing process depends only on you.
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Vegetable and dietary soups for pancreatitis
Recipes for vegetable soups are very diverse, and each person can make their own adjustments at the time of preparation, the main thing is not to harm the patient
Recipes for dietary salads for pancreatitis
Vegetables are recommended to be consumed in combination with meat and fish. They also retain all the beneficial substances thanks to gentle temperature treatment.
Soufflé recipes for pancreatitis as part of a diet
The use of such a product is absolutely safe for pancreatitis and is often practiced by adding it to the diet menu of such patients. The delicate structure of the dish is very gentle on the gastrointestinal tract
Cottage cheese casserole for pancreatitis
The casserole is recommended by doctors to be eaten every day as breakfast. Dishes based on cottage cheese significantly reduce the load on the pancreas and help reduce gas formation
In the morning, for breakfast, many traditionally prepare eggs in the form of scrambled eggs or an omelet, adding sausages, tomatoes, cheese, and herbs to the dish. Egg dishes are highly nutritious, have excellent taste and are quick to prepare. But for people with pancreatic diseases, in particular pancreatitis, they need to be prepared according to a specific recipe. You will have to forget about all of the above additives to the dish; moreover, the omelet recipe for pancreatitis even limits the use of egg yolks. However, you don’t need to completely exclude this dish from your diet, but it is important to learn how to cook it correctly. Read the article on how to do this.
Is it possible to eat an omelet with pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis is a disease in which the pancreas undergoes an inflammatory process. As a result, the tissues of the organ are affected and swelled, and a disruption of its functionality occurs, expressed in the following:
- Reducing the amount of produced pancreatic enzymes, which are essential for the breakdown of protein, fats and carbohydrates;
- Decreased activity of the gland in metabolic processes;
- Violation of hormone synthesis (insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, etc.).
Any food entering the body requires the pancreas to produce pancreatic secretion, with the help of which the digestion process is carried out. In conditions of the inflammatory process, it is quite difficult for the organ to cope with this task; there is a serious load on the pancreas, which only aggravates the current situation. It is much worse if it is fatty and fried food, because in order to assimilate it, the organs of the digestive system, including the pancreas, will have to work hard: such food lingers in the stomach for a long time, it irritates the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract and forces the pancreas to work at full capacity to produce a large number of enzymes. This whole mechanism forms the basis of the need for dietary nutrition. Drug therapy without providing the right diet consisting of easily digestible foods will ultimately be simply powerless.
For pancreatitis, the patient is allowed to eat low-fat meat and fish, cereals, vegetable soups, and fermented milk products with a low fat content. A special place in this list should be given to eggs and dietary meat, since these products contain a lot of animal protein, which is a building material for the cellular structures of organs. For a damaged pancreas, this substance will come in handy, because the affected tissues need regeneration and further normalization of the production of pancreatic secretions.
That is why we can say with firm confidence that omelet for inflammation of the pancreas is acceptable. But here too there are some nuances.
A dish cooked in a frying pan using vegetable oil will not bring any benefit to the body; on the contrary, it will only worsen the condition of the organ and the general well-being of the patient. When heated, oil has the ability to release toxic substances; in addition, it makes the dish excessively fatty, and such food is simply unacceptable for diseases of the digestive system. The only acceptable method of preparation is steaming, as a result of which the dish turns out to be truly dietary and absolutely harmless.
And finally, the last rule to follow is the exclusion of yolks. People suffering from pancreatitis can only eat white omelette, since the yolks have a choleretic effect, which is extremely undesirable in case of inflammation of the pancreas.
During remission
Remission is characterized by the absence of clinical signs and laboratory abnormalities in the patient’s blood tests. This does not mean that you can abandon the nutritional rules and restrictions prescribed by doctors’ recommendations.
If you are feeling well, the patient must comply with:
- Quit alcohol, tobacco;
- Do not eat highly spicy foods;
- Do not eat fried, pickled, dried, salted;
- Avoid fancy baked goods.
Egg dishes are allowed in a wide variety:
- Omelettes;
- Scrambled eggs cooked without butter or vegetable oil;
- Souffle;
- Casseroles;
- Soups;
- Fish and meat dishes.
Nutrition pyramid for pancreatitis Recipes must comply with certain cooking rules, portions should not be large.
You are allowed to consume a maximum of 4 eggs per week. It is important to know! It is not recommended to eat boiled eggs during remission; the dense yolk requires effort and enzymatic activity of the digestive system.
Possibility of eating the dish depending on the stage of the disease
Since eggs contain food allergens, omelette is not immediately included in the menu for inflammation of the pancreas. There is no haste in this matter. If you eat more than two eggs per day, there is a high risk of reappearance of painful areas.
In acute form
During an exacerbation, when the first attacks of pain occur and are constantly repeated, the diet excludes the presence of omelets in the diet, as well as dishes containing eggs.
As a rule, in the first two or three days the patient is only advised to drink; if possible, exclude food so as not to force the inflamed organ to participate in the digestion of food.
When the recovery period begins (it occurs on the fourth or fifth day of the development of the disease), homemade protein is allowed to be included in the menu. You can eat the egg along with the yolk after a month.
In chronic
With this course of the disease of the digestive system, an omelet with a small amount of low-fat milk will have a beneficial effect on the general condition of the body and the functions of the gastrointestinal tract.
Nutritionists have established consumption standards: it is permissible to eat one egg at a time. Their number should not exceed four per week.
During remission
If a prolonged remission is observed, omelet can be consumed. A little oil and other ingredients are added to it, which are suggested by the diet for such a pathology.
But you shouldn’t overuse eggs. This may lead to food allergies or worsen the condition.
Eggs in the diet of patients with pancreatitis
If you have inflammation of the pancreas, it is important to follow the diet therapy recommended by your doctor. It is especially important to adhere to dietary nutrition during exacerbations and during the development of an acute form of the disease. Eliminating foods that are dangerous to the gland will reduce the load on it and speed up the process of its recovery.
In case of acute symptoms of the disease, the patient is prescribed therapeutic fasting, and after 2-3 days light foods are gradually introduced: vegetable purees, viscous porridges, jelly. Eggs should not be consumed in any form during this period. Even a dietary steamed omelet made from proteins alone can aggravate the course of the disease in acute pancreatitis.
During the acute period, it is prohibited to consume any dishes containing eggs: baked goods, cutlets, zrazy, soups, salads, mayonnaise, etc. Eggs activate the production of bile, which negatively affects the condition of the damaged gland. In addition, egg yolks contain a lot of fat, which creates a high load on the digestive tract.
Egg whites are considered a dietary, easily digestible product, but at the stage of acute symptoms they are also prohibited. Poorly thermally processed eggs are especially dangerous; as a rule, this applies to scrambled eggs and omelettes. A raw egg may contain an infection, which, if ingested, can lead to the development of dangerous diseases. For a person suffering from pancreatitis, such an infection can be even more dangerous.
It is recommended to introduce eggs (whites) no earlier than 6-7 days after acute pain subsides and only in boiled form. Yolks are introduced much later and in limited quantities. If the disease is in stable remission, you can include no more than 2 yolks per day in your diet. You need to start with a smaller amount - if the recipe calls for adding a whole egg, it is better to add half the yolk. If no negative symptoms appear, you can add more yolk, but do not exceed the maximum allowed amount - 2 per day.
Tip: Quail eggs are considered safer than chicken eggs, as they are less likely to become infected with salmonella. In addition, quails are not stuffed with antibiotics, unlike chickens, so their eggs will be healthier.
What are the benefits of omelet for patients with pancreatitis?
When the patient’s well-being improves, starting from day 6-7, a protein omelet is introduced into the diet for pancreatitis. The benefits of this dish cannot be underestimated, but only if it is prepared correctly:
- You can prepare the dish using a double boiler, multicooker, oven, or by boiling in boiling water;
- fat cannot be used;
- the omelet is prepared only from proteins, yolks in the amount of 1-2 pieces are introduced only at the stage of remission;
- It is allowed to add a small amount of low-fat milk and salt, no additional ingredients (tomatoes, peppers, herbs, meat, sausage, sausages, cheese) can be used (only at the stage of stable remission after consultation with a doctor, it is possible to use some additives, for example, oil, tomatoes , dill, low-fat cheese);
- A protein omelet should be introduced into the menu, starting with a small portion, gradually increasing the amount of the product;
- the dish should not contain raw protein to prevent salmonella infection.
Subject to the above recommendations for preparing the dish, a protein omelet:
- will supply the body with the amino acids necessary for organ restoration;
- will become a source of leucine, which reduces cholesterol levels in the blood;
- will become an easily digestible breakfast or lunch that creates long-lasting satiety;
- will help avoid weight gain, as it is a low-calorie dish.
Protein omelet is a dietary dish, a source of animal protein necessary for the body to build new tissues. This dish, provided it is prepared correctly, is allowed to be eaten daily.
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The benefits of omelet
No matter how strange it may sound, for patients with pancreatic dysfunction, a dietary omelet can even be useful. The positive impact can be expressed in the following:
- Egg white contains a lot of microelements and vitamins necessary for the functioning of the body;
- Steam omelette does not contain carcinogens;
- Eggs contain leucine, which helps reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol;
- A protein omelet is a dietary dish that is easily digestible and does not lead to weight gain.
In order to increase the beneficial properties of eggs, you can resort to a little trick, namely replacing chicken eggs with quail ones. Such a replacement will have a positive effect on the immune system and will reduce the negative impact of enzymes on the damaged organ. In addition, quail eggs have a low risk of salmonella contamination.
How to cook a tender and very fluffy omelette
It’s a pity that this recipe is not included in the list of dishes for pancreatitis.
The technology for preparing this dish is non-standard. But it is the unusual method of cooking that allows you to prepare an omelette that is more fluffy, airy and tender.
Ingredients:
- eggs - 5 pcs
- milk - 200 ml (1 glass)
- salt -1/2 teaspoon
- butter -50 g (2 tbsp)
How to cook an omelette:
- The oven is preheated to 200 degrees;
- Add salt to the eggs and mix with milk; whipping is not necessary;
- Pour the egg-milk mixture into a glass mold;
- Place the glass mold on a baking sheet with high sides or in a metal mold that is higher than the glass mold;
- Pour water into the metal mold; the water level should reach the middle of the glass mold;
- Place the egg-milk mixture in the oven for 30 minutes;
- Remove the glass pan with the mixture from the water bath and leave it on the oven rack for another 5 minutes. In order for an appetizing golden brown crust to form on the surface of the omelette, place pieces of butter on top of the almost finished omelette.
Bon appetit!
Steam omelette with meat
We know that the classic omelet is made from eggs and milk. You can diversify your menu by adding an ingredient to the recipe, for example, cheese or herbs (dill, parsley, basil).
Steam omelette with meat corresponds to diet No. 5p for pancreatitis - it cooks quickly, it turns out delicious, read the recipe here >>
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Interesting: It is unknown exactly where the omelet was invented. There is a legend that says that the Holy Roman Emperor of the Habsburg dynasty, Joseph I (1678–1711), got lost while hunting and became hungry. He went into the house of a poor man. The peasant who met him was not taken aback and served the distinguished guest dinner from what he had. Scrambled chicken eggs in a bowl, added milk, baked and served. Joseph liked the dinner and instructed the court chef to take this recipe into his diet. And the cook has improved this recipe. The dish quickly became popular throughout Europe. But it got its name in France - “omelette” - scrambled eggs.
In Asia, the Japanese invented the omelette. Japanese omelette includes rice as an ingredient. It also makes an interesting dietary dish.
In Italy, an omelette is called a fritatta. Additional ingredients for our classic omelette are meat, vegetables and cheese. More often, several types of cheese are mixed (for example, mozzarella, cheddar and ricotta)
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The benefits and possible harm of the dish
The chicken eggs from which the omelet is prepared contain a lot of animal protein, which is necessary for the regeneration of pancreatic cells during pancreatitis and normalization of the production of digestive enzymes.
In addition, this dish contains almost all the elements vital for humans - vitamins A, B1-B12, D, E, potassium, calcium, cobalt, phosphorus and many other useful substances. They help improve digestive functions, replenish vitamin deficiencies, strengthen the body, help improve well-being and speed up recovery.
In addition, the omelet contains almost all the elements vital for humans - calcium, phosphorus and many other useful substances
A dish prepared from quail eggs and milk helps normalize blood sugar levels and reduces the risk of developing pancreatogenic diabetes.
The omelet is well absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract, does not irritate the pancreas and does not overload it, but at the same time promotes rapid satiety.
The danger of this dish is that chicken eggs can be a source of salmonellosis, a dangerous infectious disease. In this regard, quail eggs are somewhat safer, but in rare cases they may also contain salmonella.
Insufficient heat treatment of products when preparing an omelet leads to the fact that the infectious agent does not die, but enters the patient’s body along with food.
Salmonellosis can significantly worsen the course of pancreatitis and lead to the development of complications.
If the rules for preparing and consuming egg-milk dishes are not followed, the symptoms of inflammation may increase, since the yolk of the egg, which contains a lot of harmful fats, is digested worse than the protein and can increase the production and excretion of bile, which also leads to aggravation of the disease and deterioration of the condition person.
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Quail eggs also contain cholesterol, which interferes with the restoration of pancreatic function. In addition, they should not be eaten if you have liver disease.
Healthy omelet recipes
There are several ways to prepare a steam omelette for pancreatitis. The ingredients of the dish will be the same: proteins, a little salt and milk. But cooking methods may differ. Steam omelette can be prepared:
- in a steamer;
- in a slow cooker;
- in a water bath;
- in a saucepan using a plastic bag;
- in the oven.
Regardless of which method is chosen, the recipe for making an omelet is as follows:
- take 2 eggs;
- separate the whites from the yolks;
- beat the whites with a mixer until foam forms (you can use a whisk or just a fork);
- add a little salt;
- pour in 2 tablespoons of milk;
- mix well.
What happens next depends on the chosen cooking method. If you prepare an omelet in a multicooker for pancreatitis, use the “Steaming” or “Baking” modes. In the first case, water is poured into the bowl and a wire rack is placed on which the container with the egg mixture is placed. When using the "Bake" mode, you can pour the egg mixture into a small silicone mold and place it at the bottom of the bowl.
Correct recipes for pathology
If pancreatitis develops, only protein dishes are allowed. Yolk can be added, but only half as much as indicated in the steamed omelet recipe. This is due to the fact that after eating the yolk, a patient with pancreatic disease experiences:
- feeling of heartburn,
- diarrhea,
- as well as exacerbation of the disease.
It is not recommended to prepare egg-based snacks with the addition of pepper and other seasonings. And also on the exclusion list are all varieties of egg salads dressed with mayonnaise, fried eggs and boiled eggs with fillings.
Let's take a closer look at what types of omelettes can be prepared when the parenchymal gland is affected by inflammation.
Steamed omelette
The technology for preparing the steam omelette recipe is quite simple. The ingredients you will need are chicken eggs in the amount of two pieces, no more, since with pancreatitis it is not recommended to eat a large number of eggs, even during a period of prolonged remission.
We separate the whites from the yolks, which we put into a separate bowl. Add half a glass of milk to the bowl with the whites, mix everything thoroughly and add salt to taste. You can slightly diversify the milk-protein omelet recipe by adding a small amount of chopped herbs. Beat the resulting mass with a mixer or whisk and pour everything into a silicone mold, then place it in a double boiler and cook until fully cooked.
Very important! It is strictly forbidden to cook such dishes in a frying pan, even without adding oil.
If you do not have a double boiler or a multicooker, you can prepare a diet omelette in a water bath using a pan of water. To do this, bring the water to a boil and place a saucepan in the pan, into which the egg-milk mixture is poured. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer the omelette until completely thickened.
Steam omelette in a slow cooker
In order to prepare a steam omelette in a slow cooker, you need
1. Pour 0.5 liters of water into the multicooker bowl |
2. Pour the omelette mixture into a silicone mold (1 or several) to approximately 1/2 the height of the mold, since the omelette rises during cooking |
3. Place the steaming bowl in the multicooker |
4. Place the silicone mold in a steaming bowl |
5. Set the multicooker mode to Steam cooking. Let's set the time - 15 minutes |
The steam omelette in the slow cooker is ready. Bon appetit!
You can also prepare curd pudding in the oven or in a slow cooker. The cooking method is the same as for steaming, all ingredients are mixed in one container. To cook pudding in the oven, you must first preheat it to 180˚C. The mixture is placed in a greased baking dish, placed in a preheated oven and kept until ready.
This delicate dessert can also be prepared in a slow cooker. To do this, the curd mixture is poured into a special bowl, pre-greased with oil. Prepare the dessert in the “baking” mode; the time will depend on the model of the multicooker. In addition, in this device you can prepare pudding in the “steamed” mode; for this, molds with curd mass are placed in a special mesh bowl.
Curd pudding is considered ready when the mass easily separates from the edges of the mold. Place the dessert on a plate and cool slightly before eating. To diversify the diet, add a small amount of chopped fruit or berries to the pudding to taste. When serving, the dessert can be topped with sour cream or berry sauce.
We present to your attention a simple and healthy recipe. Curd pudding for pancreatitis will require the following ingredients:
- Low-fat cottage cheese – 350 grams.
- Chicken eggs – 4 pieces.
- Sour cream with 10% fat content - 80 grams.
- Granulated sugar – 100 grams.
- Potato starch - 1 heaped tablespoon.
- Semolina – 1 tablespoon.
Add raw yolks to the cottage cheese whipped in a blender. In the meantime, the whites go into the refrigerator. Next, add sour cream, semolina and starch to the soft and airy curd mass. Beat the mixture thoroughly using a mixer or blender. Beat the chilled egg whites, adding granulated sugar in a stream. Add the whipped whites to the cottage cheese, stirring the mixture with a spoon without vigorous whisking.
It is better to cover the container in which the pudding will be baked with parchment. Pour the resulting dough into it. Cover the top with foil and seal around the perimeter. In an oven preheated to 180 degrees, bake the pudding for half an hour. Next, remove the foil and continue the baking process for another 30 minutes.
When you turn off the oven, open the door slightly, but do not remove the curd pudding. Let it brew under these conditions for another quarter of an hour. After removing it from the oven, wait for it to cool completely and only then remove the baked goods from the mold.
Sour cream poured on top, as well as berry syrup, can help you serve cottage cheese pudding effectively.
According to this recipe, you can bake the pudding in a slow cooker. The baking time in it will be about 45 minutes.
As you can see, the recipe is simple, and the dessert is healthy and safe, which nutritionists wholeheartedly agree with.
Will omelet be beneficial if consumed by patients with pancreatitis?
Omelette, a dish made from milk and eggs, is a favorite breakfast for both adults and children. It is rare that anyone can refuse such a gastronomic pleasure - an airy mass of omelette with a crispy crust, fried with pieces of ham or tomato, with the addition of aromatic green onions or dill. However, people suffering from diseases of the digestive system, in particular inflammation of the pancreas, are strictly prohibited from fried omelettes. When asked by patients with pancreatitis whether it is possible to eat an omelet with the existing diagnosis, doctors will almost always recommend a steamed dish.
Patients with pancreatitis can eat omelet if certain rules were followed during its preparation.
At what stage of pancreatitis can you eat an omelet?
With pancreatitis, inflammation of the pancreas occurs, which performs the following functions in the body:
- production of pancreatic juice containing enzymes designed to digest food;
- participation in the metabolic processes of proteins, fats and carbohydrates;
- synthesis of some hormones.
In view of this, a strict diet prescribed during illness is aimed at maximizing the ease of work for the diseased organ.
Patients with inflammation of the pancreas are recommended to give preference to protein foods
Since in the diet for pancreatitis it is better to limit the consumption of fats and carbohydrates and give preference to protein foods, egg white is an acceptable product in the patient’s diet.
Patients are allowed to eat omelet if they follow simple rules:
- Do not consume the dish during an exacerbation or acute form of pancreatitis. At this time, not only omelettes are prohibited, but also other dishes containing eggs.
- Begin to introduce eggs into the diet after an exacerbation of the disease, you need to be careful, as they are allergens that can disrupt the functioning of the digestive tract, including the pancreas. This can trigger new attacks of pain.
- It is necessary to steam the omelet, and preferably from only proteins.
An omelet made exclusively from proteins is easier to digest and provides the body with essential nutrients.
- In exceptional cases, it is allowed to use the yolk, but no more than half of it at a time. The undesirability of yolks is caused by their cholesterol content, which is dangerous for patients with pancreatitis. Yolks can also cause indigestion, diarrhea, and heartburn in the patient.
- You need to make sure that the steamed omelet is fully cooked, since raw eggs may contain infectious agents. In case of pancreatitis, infection of the patient with an infection is fraught with serious consequences, including removal of the pancreas.
- In addition to omelettes, you can prepare other dishes containing eggs, but always steam them.
- It is recommended to add milk to the omelet in small quantities.
- You are allowed to eat no more than two eggs per day.
The permissible daily intake for patients with pancreatitis is two chicken eggs.
The benefits of omelet for pancreatitis
Steamed omelette is not only allowed for patients with pancreatitis, but is also healthy. Its benefits are as follows:
- Contains high-quality natural protein, as well as many vitamins (A, B9, B12, D, E, biotin) and minerals (magnesium, phosphorus, iron, potassium) necessary for the body.
- Egg whites contain amino acids (leucine, methionine), which help reduce blood cholesterol levels.
- Thanks to steaming without oil, carcinogens hazardous to health are not formed in the omelette.
- It is a dietary dish, which is especially important for patients suffering from excess weight.
- Absorbs easily and 100%. Quail eggs are a healthy product, also recommended for inclusion in the menu for pancreatitis.
Eating quail eggs instead of chicken eggs will be especially useful for pancreatitis. They increase immunity and have a positive effect on the pancreas, blocking the destructive effect of enzymes on it.
Quail eggs also have a healing effect for gastritis, which often accompanies pancreatitis. You can eat 5-6 quail eggs per day.
How to cook a dish correctly
A steamed omelette is very easy to make and does not require much time to prepare. Nowadays, there are various steamers and multicookers designed to make it easier for housewives to prepare omelettes and other steamed dishes. By setting a certain mode and loading food, in a few minutes you can get a healthy and tasty dish, with maximum preservation of vitamins and minerals.
You can prepare an omelette in a double boiler by selecting the steam cooking mode, as well as in a slow cooker and even in a microwave oven
Those who do not have such a variety of kitchen appliances can use the following method:
- put a pan of water on the fire;
- Place the saucepan with the omelette mixture into boiling water and cover with a lid.
Some housewives use food-grade plastic bags into which they pour the egg mixture and immerse it in boiling water for a few minutes.
Patients with stable remission can add greens or other foods allowed for pancreatitis to the omelet, according to your taste. Adding tomatoes to an omelet is strictly prohibited for patients with pancreatitis.
Omelette recipe options
Patients suffering from inflammation of the pancreas can use several recipes for making omelettes.
Classic egg white omelet
Ingredients:
- eggs – 2 pcs.;
- milk - a third of a glass;
- butter – 10 g;
- salt.
A steamed white omelette does not have a fried crust, which is harmful for patients with pancreatitis.
Preparation: first separate the whites from the yolks. Add milk, a little salt, and beat with a whisk or fork. You can add chopped herbs or boiled sausage. Pour the resulting mixture into a cooking container and place it in a double boiler or multicooker, set to the “Cook/Steam” mode. Cooking time – 10 minutes.
Steam omelette with lean beef
Ingredients:
- beef – 100 gr;
- eggs – 2 pcs.;
- milk – 100 g;
- butter – 15 g;
- salt.
You can add a little boiled beef to the omelette, well ground in a blender.
Preparation: boil the deveined beef until tender, then grind in a blender. You can also mince it 2 times. Beat the eggs a little with a fork. Next, add milk and a pinch of salt, continuing to beat. Combine the resulting egg mixture with the chopped meat. Grease a bowl or saucepan with butter and pour the omelette mixture into it. Put it in a steam bath to cook in any convenient way. After 25-30 minutes the dish is ready. Before serving, you can grease the omelette with butter, which will make this tasty dish attractive in appearance.
Quail egg omelette with cheese
Ingredients:
- quail eggs – 6 pcs.;
- milk – 100 g;
- mild cheese – 100 g;
- butter – 1 tsp;
Before baking the omelette, you can sprinkle grated cheese on top.
Preparation: beat the eggs with milk and a pinch of salt. Pass the cheese through a grater. Pour the resulting mixture into a cooking container and sprinkle cheese on top. Cook in a water bath for 10 minutes. This dish is suitable not only for adults, but also for children.
The disease pancreatitis forces a person to completely reconsider his diet and exclude from it what would seem to be the most delicious dishes. But don’t despair, because healthy dishes are not always tasteless and bland, which is clearly seen in the example of such a simple dish as an omelette. You also need to remember that in addition to taking medications prescribed by a doctor, the patient’s adherence to a strict diet plays an important role in the treatment of pancreatitis.
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Comments
The remission phase is when there is no longer pain or by what criteria is this phase determined? For example, I don’t have any pain, but the diagnosis is chronic pancreatitis, this is also visible in the coprogram, where it is shown that there is a lot of neutral fats.
Let me quote an excerpt from a scientific article by Dr. E. N. Zhukova, Department of Hospital Therapy, Omsk Medical Academy. Published in the Russian Gastroenterological Journal No. 1/98 During remission of the disease, the vast majority of criteria for the period of exacerbation of the disease are absent. During this period, the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis can be made only if there is: 1. An indication of a history of chronic pancreatitis; 2. Changes on ultrasound - increased echo density and heterogeneity of the structure of the pancreas; 3. Positive coprogram indicators for the presence of steatorrhea and creatorrhoea; 4. Decrease in the enzyme-forming function of the pancreas using various tests (proserine, pancreozymin, Lund, etc.). Therefore, in the absence of pain, steatorrhea in coprogram is acceptable.