Diet

[S2k0]

Recently been diagnosed with pbc and generally have a good diet but would like some advice on what to avoid I keep an eye on my sugar intake I heard white bread is bad what about wholegrain and seeded breads thanks

[Karaxxx]

Hi.I’m newly diagnosed too, had my first appointment with the specialist 3 weeks ago & I asked him the same question. He told me that I don’t need to necessarily alter my diet. I’m not overweight & eat a pretty balanced diet already.. he certainly didn’t say there were any foods that I need to avoid. Hope this helps x

[S2k0 in reply to Karaxxx]

Thank you it can be a bit ovetwhelming whelming

[Karaxxx in reply to S2k0]

I absolutely agree. I had lots of questions, it’s a bit of a shock isn’t it & it all takes time to sink in. Other people may come along & offer you more advice, that’s just what I was told & I guess other doctors may have different opinions on that. 😊

[S2k0 in reply to Karaxxx]

So true I was careful with what I eat before pbc. Just want do the right tbings😊

[gwillistexas]

Hello! As far as diet, the GI first saw at diagnosis said be careful sugar & salt. I saw a hepatologist couple months ago that said eat anything I want because my liver is totally functional. However, I will be seeing a different hepatologist soon & I will definitely get second opinion on some things. 🦋

[ninjagirlwebb]

My hepatologist said no diet restrictions as I was already eating well. For example, I try to avoid processed foods. I don’t drink soft drinks, & drink very sparingly alcohol.

No sugar & cream in my coffee, just unsweetened almond milk. My vice is dessert especially ice cream. Every now & then a burger & fries.

Most days though I stick to ground turkey, fish, beans, tofu & chicken breast. I don’t eat raw oysters, but I eat sushi. I specifically ask doctor about sushi & he said it was okay. I only eat it every now & then.

Yes...while I like white bread, I integrate whole grains into my diet. My favorite breakfast is steel cut oatmeal with fruit & walnuts.

Hope this helps.

[S2k0 in reply to ninjagirlwebb]

That's is pretty much me I don't drink I am now eating cabbage kale Spinach Carrots green tea don't eat red meat and have soya milk and am eating Walnuts for snacks. Thank you for your reply😊

[Debbiem40]

Diet has nothing to do with PBC. But you should eat healthily for yourself anyway.

[Biddyb in reply to Debbiem40]

You need Liver friendly food to ease the work your liver needs to do. A good healthy balanced diet avoid red meat pastry etc

[Biddyb]

You can google liver friendly foods to lessen the load of work it has to do. You will get to know what foods make you uncomfortable.

[Debbiem40]

I've been living with PBC for 15 years and have never been advised what or what not to eat.

[luxe66 in reply to Debbiem40]

Doctors, normally, never advise on diet in general((..Unless you are lucky enough to get a good doctor)..

I never had this luck))..So, just doing homework myself))

[Debbiem40 in reply to luxe66]

There are no diet restrictions is what I'm trying say.

[luxe66 in reply to Debbiem40]

Yes, thats true in some way, i would totally agree that real restriction would apply to allergies or certain food intolerance, but what i meant, that following certain diet can easy many conditions, specially at people with compromised livers. Any food that increases liver load, makes it working harder, wouldnt contribute to the health of already damaged organ.

[monamayy]

My Hep said no diet restrictions. She did say to only eat grass fed beef though.

[S2k0]

Thank you 😊

[Sona_akb]

My lovely hepatologist just told me to avoid salt. He said no other restriction is needed but I tried to shift from meat to chicken and fish, not to use sugar in coffee or tea and to avoid processed food.