u/StrippedBark

Hi folks,

I had a 18h gallstone attack this week, and I am now on the months long waiting list for surgery (UK...sigh). Going by the symptoms, I must have had more attacks the last couple of years, but I just put it down to stomach pain and continued eating my normal diet, which had approx 40-50g fat per day (cooking oils, meat, nuts& seeds, cookies, dairy). Off course I am now struggling with low fat food and I am somewhat confused about conflicting guidance, especially about nuts.

I love nuts&seeds as a slow energy source in my sporty lifestyle (my energy demands often exceed 4000kcal per day) but they too contain fats. You can only eat so many carbs before it becomes demoralising.

What is the consensus on eating these delicious little food items? Anyone here who got attacks triggered by them? Or are they safe?

I have just been diagnosed with gallstones (ouch), possibly triggered by a diet change & 10kg weight loss in prep for my first ultra. I have been increasing my intake of high protein food (dairy, nuts, meat) during training days to aid recovery, but this off course also increased fat intake.

Now that needs to change, which is a bit of a challenge. What easily available low fat foods should I consider to keep my energy levels sufficient in rides, without triggering another gallstone attack.