Question: Can what I eat help prevent gallstones?
Answer: You can lower your risk of gallstones by following a healthy eating plan and getting regular physical activity to help you reach and maintain a healthy weight.

Experts recommend the following to help prevent gallstones:

Eat more foods that are high infiber, such asfruits, vegetables, beans, and peas.whole grains, including brown rice, oats, and whole wheat bread.
fruits, vegetables, beans, and peas.
whole grains, including brown rice, oats, and whole wheat bread.
Eat fewerrefined carbohydratesand less sugar.
Eat healthyfats, like fish oil and olive oil, to help yourgallbladdercontract and empty on a regular basis.
Avoid unhealthy fats, like those often found in desserts and fried foods.

Talk with your health care professional before you make any changes to your eating plan. Losing weight too quickly may cause health problems. Very low-calorie diets and weight-loss surgery, also called metabolic and bariatric surgery, can lead to rapid weight loss and raise your risk of gallstones. Learn more about weight-loss, dieting, and gallstones.