Mānuka Honey and Pancreatitis: Gentle Rongoā and When to Ask Your Doctor
Pancreatitis is a serious condition, and what you eat matters a lot while you recover. Please follow your doctor's or dietitian's advice first.
Mānuka honey as rongoā
In rongoā (traditional Māori healing), mānuka honey is valued as gentle kai (food) from the whenua (the land). For many people, a small spoonful in a warm drink is a comforting ritual that may help settle the tummy and ease an unsettled feeling. Read our plain-English guide to rongoā Māori.
Honey is a sugar, so whether it suits you depends on where you are in your recovery. Check with your doctor or dietitian first, especially during or soon after a flare-up. Honey does not replace medical care.
A warm mānuka honey and ginger drink
If your health professional is happy for you to have honey, this is a simple warm drink many people enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of warm (not hot) water
- 1 teaspoon of mānuka honey
- 1/2 teaspoon of fresh ginger juice (optional: grate fresh ginger and squeeze out the juice)
Instructions
- Stir the honey and ginger juice into the warm water until the honey dissolves.
- Sip slowly.
Notes
- Use warm, not boiling, water so the honey keeps its flavour.
- Ginger can be spicy. If it does not agree with you, leave it out.
- Ask your health professional before adding any new food or drink to your routine.
Which honey should I choose?
- Mānuka Blend, $25: an easy everyday jar to start with.
- Mānuka Honey 25+ UMF™ Luxury Gift Package, $349: our richest grade, hand-packed and blessed, and a koha (gift) for someone you care about.
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Pancreatitis is a serious condition. Please work with your doctor or dietitian on what is right for you. This article is general information and does not replace medical advice. Honey should not be given to babies under 12 months.
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