5 Tips For Taking Care Of Your Pancreas

In addition to damaging our general health, smoking increases the chances of developing pancreatic and lung cancer.

The pancreas is that organ that we barely remember until an illness touches it. Thus, it is essential to know a little better this indescribable gland located behind the stomach and responsible for secreting a juice that allows us to digest our food. How about taking care of your pancreas?

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1. Cruciferous plants! Wonderful!

Surprise? Of course not. We trust that you have read many times about the great benefits of broccoli in preventing many types of cancer.

You can because these studies show that consuming broccoli, or Brussels sprouts, cauliflower etc, is incredibly beneficial in protecting our pancreas from a possible tumor.

So that you don’t doubt it, prepare for example 2 times a week a good dish of steamed broccoli. You should know that in the event of thyroid problems, it is not very adequate to consume cruciferous vegetables.

2. Stop smoking!

Still addicted to this habit? If you are in this case do not hesitate, start to drop this cigarette which day after day harms your health.

Did you know that the probability of suffering from pancreatic cancer is higher for smokers? So remember that neither you nor your family wants to see you suffer from this tomorrow.

Say goodbye to junk food

And what is this junk food? We are sure you know it: fried foods, prepared foods, refined flours, sugars, junk food, soft drinks. 

Let’s admit that every once in a while it’s easier to prepare, faster and more satisfying on those days when we arrive home tired, filled with stress and anxiety, with the urge to switch off and eat something easy.

It is a mistake. You may not realize today, but these foods high in fat and harmful elements directly harm our pancreas.

Statistics tell us that the likelihood of a poor diet high in unhealthy foods affects the onset of pancreatic cancer. So don’t hesitate and start changing your habits today, also avoiding alcohol, of course.

Let’s learn how to detoxify the pancreas

You need to detoxify the pancreas. You already know that the pancreas is responsible for synthesizing a series of essential enzymes that help us to be able to digest.

But look, when the pancreas is affected or when toxins from a poor diet saturate it, we start to suffer from hormonal alterations and imbalances, which can turn into, for example, diabetes. The pancreas must be detoxified to stay healthy. But how to do it ?

It’s very easy. For three days a month, we will try to drink 10 glasses of liquid per day, including the juices and infusions recommended for the pancreas which we will then detail for you. The liquid will help us to renovate our organism and to detoxify the pancreas.

Take a  warm bath every day before going to sleep,  rubbing your skin with an exfoliating sponge, this will stimulate circulation and reactivate the functioning of the pancreas.  

It is also essential that during these three days you follow a diet rich in antioxidants, that is to say a lot of fruits such as oranges, kiwis, mangoes, strawberries. All of this will help you detoxify your pancreas as well as strengthen it.

 Juices to strengthen the pancreas

Do you like natural juices? So do not hesitate, your pancreas will thank you greatly if you include the following preparations in your diet. They will allow you to keep it in good condition and to regenerate its functions.

Note that vegetable juices are best taken in the afternoon or as an accompaniment to our meals while fruit juices are ideal in the morning, but remember: they should be eaten on an empty stomach and nothing should be eaten. within half an hour. 

And above all, you should never add sugar!

Cabbage, carrot and lettuce juice

• A cup of Brussels sprouts (steamed)
• A glass of carrot juice
• Half glass of water
• A branch of celery

Pass everything in a blender so that everything mixes well, then drink it slowly in several sips. 

Artichoke and Aloe Vera juice

• A cup of Aloe juice (the pulp in the center, the most gelatinous part)
• A warm artichoke heart (already cooked)
• The juice of half a lemon
• Half a cup of hot water

As always, put all the ingredients in the blender to obtain a homogeneous mixture. You should get a very lukewarm juice, it will take on a thick consistency, but we assure you that it is ideal for taking care of your pancreas. Take it at lunchtime for example. 

Papaya and flax juice

• A large slice of papaya
• A spoon of flax powder or seeds
• Half a glass of water
• Three almonds

Ideal for the morning, it is very easy to prepare, you just have to liquefy it with this half glass of water. Take it little by little each morning and you will not only get the nutrients you need to start the day right, but also a perfect way to keep your pancreas healthy. Enjoy it.