— Her favorite foods are those that don’t overstrain her and even help her function, explains the doctor.

That means, first and foremost, fiber and foods with a slightly bitter taste.

Fiber (vegetables, greens, whole grains) works like a skilled orchestra conductor—it slows the absorption of sugars and fats, reducing the load on the pancreas. And what about bitter foods?

Grapefruit, arugula, turmeric, chicory… they promote gentle bile flow. Bile, in turn, activates pancreatic enzymes in the intestines—exactly where they’re supposed to work, and not inside the pancreas itself.

Bitter foods essentially “open the doors,” allowing enzymes to flow freely and do their job. Beautiful, isn’t it?

Dr. Myasnikov recommends starting lunch or dinner with a large salad of fresh vegetables and greens. And instead of sweet tea with cookies, try a cup of chicory. It’s the best “favor” you can do for your pancreas.

Rule #3: “Give the queen a break.” The importance of meal pauses

— The pancreas, like any of us, cannot work 24/7 without rest, reminds the doctor. — And the most harmful modern habit is constant snacking.

Every apple between breakfast and lunch… every candy at 4 p.m.… every glass of kefir before bed or cappuccino at 11 a.m.—each one is another “call to the queen’s court.”

Each time, she has to produce enzymes and insulin again. Can you imagine? She works like a hamster in a wheel! Over time, she becomes “tired,” and her cells lose sensitivity to signals.

That’s the direct path to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Myasnikov’s advice is simple and logical: 3, at most 4 meals a day, with NO snacks in between. The break between meals should be at least 4–5 hours. The nightly break should be no less than 12 hours.

— Give her time to rest, and she will serve you faithfully until the age of 100, he concludes.

The wisdom of the ages in one phrase: “Everything in its own time.”

Note: This article is based on Dr. Myasnikov’s public lectures and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not replace a personal consultation with your physician. If you have pancreatitis, diabetes, or other gastrointestinal conditions, please follow your doctor’s prescribed treatment.