The main purpose of your gallbladder is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive juice that your small intestine uses to break down fat. According to data from the University of Maryland Medical Center, gallbladder problems are common in developed countries - about 25 million Americans have gallstones. The health of the gallbladder can be affected by a variety of factors, including the quality of the overall diet.
Eating fruit can reduce the risk of gallstones. (Source: hookmedia / iStock / Getty Images) If you have gallstones, they should be treated by a doctor.
Bananas and Gallbladder
Eat a balanced, wholesome diet - provide plenty of fiber and some unsaturated fats, otherwise sugar and sa low in saturated fat - support gallbladder health. Although bananas contain sugar, its absorption is buffered by dietary fiber - the average size of the fruit is supplied by about 3 grams of fiber, or 12% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
A high fiber intake is associated with a reduced risk of gallstones, and the intake of fiber from fresh produce may have the added benefit that people who eat large amounts of fruits and vegetables may be less likely to have surgery Gallstones. [123 ]
