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Can Muffins Prevent Gallstones?

Gallstones -- those pesky, painful pebbles that plague some people's gallbladders -- are no fun. But could a muffin keep you feeling fine?

Maybe. If it's an oat-bran muffin. Studies show that a diet high in magnesium-rich foods may reduce the risk of gallstones. Oat-bran muffins fit the bill.

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mentalsl0re

0 of 0 people found this helpful.

8/29/2008 2:58:52 PM

its good to know how to prevent gallstones now. however, i already have them! is there anyway to reverse them? or am i stuck with these pesky stones for the next 50 years?

vollygurl23

2 of 2 people found this helpful.

5/16/2008 12:06:04 PM

i learned alot from this and i think it's a great thing for me and it's about that time for me to take good care of myself. i just have to keep up with my diet and to really watch the food i eat and thatis important to me.

chocolates...

3 of 3 people found this helpful.

4/27/2008 7:28:17 PM

I LOVE muffins. They are one of my favorite foods. I only occasionally make them with oatbran, so I will have to add it more often.

clownfish

5 of 5 people found this helpful.

4/25/2008 7:46:21 PM

Just a helpful hint: A diet high in saturated fats is not good for your gallbladder!!

tingirly

11 of 13 people found this helpful.

4/23/2008 11:13:51 AM

oatbran pretzels are available in may supermarkets. they are good for you and do not have many calories

tingirly

6 of 6 people found this helpful.

4/23/2008 11:10:30 AM

you can buy oatbran pretzels at whole foods. they are delicious and very good for you

Delilah_40

1 of 2 people found this helpful.

4/22/2008 7:51:28 PM

You can also buy it over the counter at all health food stores and even at wall mart and drugstores. My Dr. has me taking one pill 2 times a day and I can tell if I miss it one or two days. It does make a difference.

vitoria

5 of 5 people found this helpful.

4/22/2008 12:39:53 PM

Health for Everybody!!!!

AnkleWeigh...

17 of 17 people found this helpful.

4/21/2008 10:08:38 PM

Oat Bran is wonderful for the nutrients as well as for regularity, read bulk. Wheat bran is also recommended for a good digestion and movement. Both are quite expensive in the little boxes. Quantity prices are best , ask your health food supermarket to sell it in bulk. Then get 1-2 lbs at a decent price. About the digestive track, when it needs adjustment, make a tea with ground GINGER (powder) and minimize stomach discomfort AND gas.

[Edited by AnkleWeightMan on 4/21/2008 10:12:15 PM]

casperjoy

12 of 12 people found this helpful.

4/21/2008 9:17:28 PM

Oatbran can be cooked as a hot cereal. I am a breakfast cook at our local hospital. Oatbran porridge is on the menu a few times a week, alternating with oatmeal, cream of wheat and Red River cereal.

cossettgirl

8 of 8 people found this helpful.

4/21/2008 6:52:25 PM

I find that a half of a zucchini helps me curb my appetite after supper when I tend to have the most trouble with appetite.

cossettgirl

1 of 1 people found this helpful.

4/21/2008 6:50:34 PM

I make a personal size pot of green tea with jasmine in the morning and use the same tea bag for a refill in my pot. I also like to add saffron to my green tea and I use a tea strainer with it. Sometimes I can refill the pot all day making my tea cheaper and still good.

firestar

1 of 1 people found this helpful.

4/21/2008 5:49:37 PM

the muffins were turn out the one with eggberters

Hope03

17 of 20 people found this helpful.

4/21/2008 1:16:20 PM

The Fiber One apple cinnamon muffin mix is fantastic when mixed with 1/2 can pumpkin,1 cup water and 1/2 cup eggbeaters--makes 18 muffins.

peacelovejoy

11 of 11 people found this helpful.

4/21/2008 11:26:51 AM

Thanks for a great article. I recently discovered oat bran for breakfast and love to put raisins, cinnamon, and honey in it. Can't get my family to eat it outright, so I sneak it into their pancake batter!

veggie1984

11 of 14 people found this helpful.

4/21/2008 10:22:19 AM

This is great to know considering the risk of future gallbladder-removal surgery I have thanks to my mom's side of the family... So far I've beat the odds by making it to age 24 without it, but I'll start adding upping my magnesium intake.

NoraNell

8 of 10 people found this helpful.

4/21/2008 8:45:36 AM