Bile diet - what can and can't you eat?

The main principles of the bile diet

The following advice is for each person to work out for themselves, but is a general guideline.

• fasting is forbidden except after a bile attack
• skipping meals, too strict a diet is conducive to gallstones
• small meals 4-5 times a day
• reduced fat intake, which is recommended mainly in the morning, possibly at midday
• avoid fatty foods in the afternoon and evening
• frying in hot oil should be avoided
• prepare meats by stewing or boiling
• leaving dry pulses
• use few spices
• drinking 2-3 litres of non-carbonated and additive-free water per day
• avoid sugary drinks, caffeine and alcoholic beverages
• maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise recommended