Home Remedies Pumpkin Puree For A Healthy Gallbladder

Pumpkin is low in calories, but rich in minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that help treat gallbladder inflammation. In this case, the pumpkin can be steamed or cooked.

The gallbladder is very important for the good digestion of the food you eat.

Even though one can lead a normal life without this organ, it is good to know the functions of the gallbladder and to promote its health.

The most common complaints include inflammation of the gallbladder (cholescystitis) and gallstones. In these cases, the bile cannot properly support fat digestion in the small intestine.

When the bile duct becomes blocked with a stone, the bile builds up and inflammation develops. Diabetics in particular need to take care of their gallbladder health. These simple tips and the pumpkin home remedy can help.

Pumpkin, used to treat gallbladder infections

The wonderful orange-yellow color of the pumpkin reveals that it contains phenols and antioxidants. The pumpkin is low in calories, but high in fiber, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.

In addition to helping treat inflammation, these agents also promote overall health. These nutrients also reduce cholesterol and promote weight loss.

• Pumpkin puree provides a lot of vitamin A,  which is one of the most powerful antioxidants. This can be used to care for the intestinal mucosa, liver and gall bladder. At the same time, infections are prevented, and pumpkin also helps prevent cancer.
• These vegetables contain valuable flavonoids, beta-carotenes, cryptoxanthin and lutein.

• In addition, pumpkin is characterized by vitamins of the B complex, which are very important for organ health, as well as nutrients for cells and protection from harmful substances.
• Nutritionists recommend  a cup of boiled pumpkin daily for treating gallbladder infections.
• This covers the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, 20% of the daily dose of vitamin C and 10% of vitamin E, roboflavin, potassium, copper and manganese.

These nutrients are of great importance to the general health and healing of the gallbladder.

Pumpkin puree with carrots for a healthy gallbladder

ingredients

• 500 g pumpkin
• 2 carrots
• 100 g leeks
• 50 g onion
• 1/4 L water
• 1 pinch of white pepper

• one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (16 g)
• 1 sprig of parsley

preparation

• First, wash the carrots and leeks well. Then the onion and leek are cut very finely.
• In a pan, the onions and leeks are lightly roasted in a little olive oil. In this way the puree will have an excellent, intense taste.
• Then the pumpkin is peeled and cut into small cubes.  The carrots are also peeled and cut into thin slices so that they soften quickly.
• Then cook the carrots and pumpkin for at least half an hour or until tender. The vegetables should be so soft that you can use them to make a fine, homogeneous cream.
• Then let the vegetables rest for about 10 minutes, because this is how the positive properties can best unfold. Then mix all the ingredients.

• Process the carrots, pumpkin, leek and onion until a homogeneous cream is formed.
• This puree can be served with a sprig of parsley or with a little mint.

application

It is best to eat the puree daily (in the morning or in the evening) for 10 days. It can be combined excellently with a seared chicken fillet, for example.

• Remember that if you have gallbladder infections, you should  always consume cooked or steamed vegetables.  Vegetable cream soups and fruit compote or, for example, applesauce are highly recommended in this case.
• Avoid consuming very hot foods, these are not recommended in the case of gallbladder infections.
• Pumpkin seed oil can be very helpful.
• Egg yolks, blue fish, and dandelion tea are also good home remedies for gallbladder infections.

• Avoid fatty and very acidic foods and avoid dairy products,  as these often cause digestive problems and inflammation.