Proteins Your pancreas won’t have to work as hard to break down these lean proteins. Skinless poultry Canned tuna Egg whites Tempeh Tofu Seitan Beans and legumes (all varieties) Plant-based protein powders Fruits and Vegetables Choose fruits and veggies rich in antioxidants. Sweet potatoes Beets Cucumbers Onions Garlic Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels) Kale Collard greens Chard Spinach Tomatoes Blueberries Pomegranates Red grapes Apples Oranges Kiwi Bananas Papaya Avocado Whole grains Be sure to get enough whole grains each day. However, avoid eating too much fiber in one sitting to ease digestion. Whole grain breads, rolls, wraps, and crackers Whole grain pastas Brown rice Millet Barley Quinoa Fats Aim for a lower intake of healthy fats, no more than 20g per day. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a good choice if you have chronic pancreatitis. Coconut oil (MCT) Palm kernel oil (MCT) Avocado Olive oil Safflower oil Sesame oil Walnut oil Grapeseed oil Nuts and nut butters Dairy Limit dairy intake to low-fat and nonfat varieties in small portions, especially if you are sensitive to lactose. 1% or nonfat milk Nonfat plain greek yogurt Nonfat cottage cheese Fat-free cream cheese Low-fat feta cheese Low-fat goat’s cheese Part-skim mozzarella Beverages These drinks are easy on your digestive system and promote pancreatic health. Water with lemon or lime juice Coconut water Almond milk (Vitamin-D fortified) Fresh fruit and vegetable juices Herbal teas (Green, holy basil, licorice root, goldenseal, calendula)