People with pancreatitis are told to give up quite a few of the major guilty pleasures: drinking, smoking, steak, pizza, french fries, ice cream, and pretty much any other food or drink that isn’t low in fat and super healthy. With all those temptations to fend off, many of us would prefer to keep our …
Alcohol consumption can worsen pancreatitis, leading to painful flare-ups and long-term damage. While it can be difficult to let go of our favorite drinks, it’s important for pancreatitis patients to completely avoid beverages containing alcohol. But, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on enjoying a good drink altogether! Non-alcoholic drinks, or mocktails, are …
5 Nonalcoholic, Pancreatitis-Friendly Mocktail Recipes Read More »
Nutrition is one of the most important considerations for patients who suffer from pancreatitis. Mission: Cure’s webinar on April 6th, 2022 featured pancreatic nutrition expert Mary Phillips from Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford, UK. During the webinar, Mary discusses the following topics: Malnutrition in chronic pancreatitis: prevalence, causes, and treatment Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: what …
Making sure your child is getting all the nutrients they need while living with pancreatitis can be difficult. Poor nutritional management can lead to additional health concerns such as malnutrition and bone health issues. Mission: Cure has compiled recommendations developed by nutritional and gastrointestinal experts to assist in making sure your child’s needs are met. …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo-5qldfkC8 On Mission: Cure’s March 3, 2020 webinar, Nurse Practitioner Michelle Klosterman of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital discussed best nutrition practices for children suffering from pancreatitis. Dr. Virginia Stallings of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia explained how pancreatitis affects food absorption and growth in children and adolescents. You can now view this webinar online to learn …
Before You Go
Stay up-to-date on the latest Mission: Cure news and developments in pancreatitis care.