by David Cowley

Created on: November 24, 2007

The Importance of a Gall Bladder Diet. Your gall bladder is a pear shaped organ that is located near the liver. It is one of the most important organs in the body, and the basic function of the gall bladder is to store bile and concentrate. Bile is used by the body to assist in the digestion of fats.

Gallstones are small pebble-like substances that develop in the gall bladder, and they form when the bile that is stored in the gall bladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. There are many causes of gallstones, including when the bile in one's body contains too much cholesterol or bilirubin.

Gender plays a major role in the development of gallstones, as women are twice as likely as men to develop them. This is due to the hormone estrogen especially that produced during pregnancy and that which comes from birth control pills.

Weight is also often a cause of gallstones, as being even moderately overweight is going to greatly increase your chances of developing the stones.

If you ever develop any gallstones you are going to have to find a method of treatment to relieve your symptoms and get rid of the gallstones. There are quite a few different treatments available, but a gall bladder diet is going to be one of the first and most important things you can do here. This is because diets that are high in fat and cholesterol and low in fiber are going to increase your risk of developing gall stones.

It is therefore important that you follow a strict gall bladder diet, even if you have not yet developed any gall stones. A good gall bladder diet will include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grain breads and cereals, and plenty of water. You should also make sure to increase your fiber intake, but remember that the more fiber you consume the more water you are going to need to drink as well in order to avoid becoming constipated.

Limiting your fat intake is important part of a healthy gall bladder diet but you should not remove all fats from your diet. It is important to include the right type of fats in your diet. Research has shown that a balanced diet that is high in unsaturated fats may reduce the risk in developing gallstones. Omega 3 oils found in flax, hemp and extra virgin olive oil are essential for a health gall bladder diet.

Here is a list of gall bladder friendly foods but remember to start slow and add each food to your diet one at a time. Most people with gall bladder problems respond well to the addition of these foods but individuals

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