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FVWoman’s Gallbladder-Friendly Pregnancy Smoothie

This is the smoothie I developed after I was diagnosed with gallstones during my 6th pregnancy. I had a horrible attack that almost required surgery, but thankfully, I was able to avoid it by following a diet full of gentle, but nourishing foods. This gallbladder-friendly smoothie is packed with nutrients but was gentle enough for my digestive system to process.

FVWoman's Gallbladder friendly pregnancy smoothie

How I came up with it:

When I first returned home from the hospital, I was very overwhelmed by all the new diet restrictions I was facing. I had never experienced something like this before and was concerned about the well-being of my baby. I needed something that would nourish me, and her, and yet not irritate the gallbladder into another attack. I needed protein, but even peanut butter was out because of its fat content, which is a big no-no for those with gallbladder issues. I researched nutrient-dense ingredients based on the restrictions the hospital sent me home with.

Know Your Trigger Foods

While I was researching nutrition for my unique needs, I also kept a list of “trigger” foods so that I would not accidentally consume things that could cause another attack,ย  also gave this to people interested in preparing meals for us. These can be different for everyone, so please consider this for yourself if you are pregnant and trying to avoid surgery like I was.

Some foods that irritated my gallbladder were eggs, anything high in fat content (Although I could consume coconut oil in small amounts), dairy (plant-based yogurts worked well for me) and certain grains. I ate SMALL amounts of chicken and fish one or two times a week, sometimes not at all. Processed or sugary foods were out too. (Seems SO unfair for a pregnant gal!) In essence, I pretty much went vegan most of the time.

Smoothies- a great way to get nutrition in

This gallbladder- friendly smoothie got me through while I came up with a workable menu plan for myself. Smoothies are always a great way to get nutrition in. I ended up loving it so much that I had one almost every day for the remainder of my pregnancy. I’m happy to report that I did NOT have to have surgery until about 3 weeks after my daughter was born. I had energy and was relatively healthy throughout my pregnancy. I truly believe that changing my diet contributed to my overall health and allowed my baby to grow until it was safe for her to come. My hope is that this will encourage mothers in the same boat and help keep their babies in a bit longer without the stress of surgery.

Things I learned from all this is; #1- prayer works. I did a LOT of it during those days. #2- Diet is powerful. #3 Sometimes, you can do all the right things and STILL have to have surgery. It stinks. But, it’s OKAY. I didn’t want to have the surgery at all. I was so hoping that they would look me over after she was born and stamp my file with a big HEALED sign. That didn’t happen, but I am grateful that my daughter got to stay in longer and was born healthy.

Let’s talk about gallbladder friendly ingredients:

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  • rice, almond or oat milk ( I LOVE oat milk and do well with it, but for some people, oats and their products can cause issues) Plant milks are surprisingly good sources of vitamins such as calcium, iron, vitamins A and D, and they boost the immune system! Because they are lactose-free, they are much gentler on the digestive system.
  • strawberries (berries of any kind are good for your gallbladder)ย  Vitamin C, manganese, folate, and potassium make these a great additive to any smoothie.
  • banana (fiber is good for gallbladder and helps to provide a thicker more fulfilling shake) Vitamin B6 and B12, as well as magnesium and potassium. It also contains some fiber and protein.
  • apple (pectin and fiber are good for gallbladder and provides sweetener!) Apples also contain Vitamin C and beneficial enzymes.
  • hemp hearts (provides 11 grams of protein and a yummy nutty flavor!) You also get zinc and magnesium with this ingredient!
  • golden flax seeds (pre-grind if you own a standard blender instead of a Vitamix or Blendtec) Omega 3s are the star of golden flax seeds.

A gallbladder friendly smoothie to gently provide nutrients

This smoothie provides some of each of the nutrients needed in pregnancy. I am not a licensed nutritionist, but it was enthusiastically approved by my obgyn at the time. It’s also great for nursing mamas!

I do recommend blending with a high-powered blender, such as a Vitamix or Blendtec blender. If you don’t have one, make sure to grind up the flax seeds and hemp hearts before blending for a smoother shake. Also, this is a THICK shake, meant to fill the tummy! If you prefer a thinner shake, simply add water to thin it out. If you like a sweeter smoothie, blending a few dates provides extra sweetness.

FV Woman’s Gallbladder-Friendly Pregnancy Smoothie

1 1/4 cup plant milk

5-8 strawberries

1/2 banana

1 apple

3 tablespoons hemp hearts

2 tablespoons of flax seeds

2-3 medjool dates for extra sweetness (optional)

Ice to make it frosty

To Make:

In a high powered blender, blend all the ingredients together. Add ice at the end to thicken and make frosty!

Gallbladder friendly smoothie.

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  1. Shannon says

    April 30, 2015 at 1:41 am

    This looks so good! Do you have any other recipes that don’t irritate the gallbladder? I just had my first (that I know of) attack over the weekend. My dr. thinks its due to me having my first child last year and a large family history. I am having a hard time finding good food besides noodle soup with spinach…and I am getting tired of it (not to mention I’m still hungry). Thank you!!

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    • FVWoman says

      April 30, 2015 at 3:35 am

      Hi Shannon, I’m so sorry to hear that, gallbladder issues are just no fun! ๐Ÿ™ When my issues started, I found that chicken soup, jello and this smoothie were among my most safest foods… after lots of research and trial and error, I mostly stayed with vegan and plant-based meals. ๐Ÿ™‚ I do have a pinterest board with Gallbladder Friendly recipes that worked really well for me– you can find me by searching for Nicci Kilcoyne, The FV Woman on Pinterest. ๐Ÿ™‚ Heavy fats were a non-no, but I did well with coconut oil… and I also limited my consumption of gluten and sugar. It seems really restrictive, but I actually felt amazing eating this way and am gravitating toward this diet again. Blessings to you and if you have any more questions, I’ll do my best to help! ๐Ÿ™‚

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      • Shannon says

        April 30, 2015 at 6:40 am

        Thank you so much! I have already planned my dinner based on your pinterest board ๐Ÿ™‚
        (and of course I have breakfast taken care of too)

        I can’t wait to peruse around your website more as it looks amazing! Thanks again

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        • FVWoman says

          April 30, 2015 at 8:46 am

          Thank YOU Shannon, it blesses me to know that I could help! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. Kyndal says

    June 10, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    I am pregnant and waiting on my doctors appointment. I am positive something is wrong with my gallbladder and have been eating soup for days! I am so happy to have found your post! I am getting HANGRYYY, hungry and angry lol! I will try some of your recipes tomorrow! Thank you soooo much!

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    • FVWoman says

      June 10, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      Aawwww, Kyndal, I’ve been there! I pray the smoothie will work well for you! It’s important to try to identify the foods that trigger an attack so you can avoid them till your doctor can decide what’s best. In my case, I was able to wait until after baby was born to have the gallbladder removed, but unfortunately, it DID need to come out in my case because my pancreas and liver were being a affected — but I didn’t go down without a fight, lol! Blessings to you! ๐Ÿ™‚

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