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Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

PBC is a rare autoimmune liver disease that slowly destroys bile ducts. With ursodiol and newer second-line therapies, most patients can halt progression and live normal lives — if caught early.

PBC affects roughly 1 in 1,000 women over 40. It's often discovered incidentally on routine liver enzyme tests.

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Curated Recipes for Primary Biliary Cholangitis

19 recipes curated around Anti-Inflammatory, Gut Health eating — each cross-checked against our medication interaction database.

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Easy
10 min prep · 15 min cook · Serves 2

Herb-Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

This one's a crowd-pleaser. Omega-3s, minimal sodium, done in 25 minutes.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Ginger and omega-3s work together to reduce systemic inflammation markers.
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5 min prep · 5 min cook · Serves 1

Turmeric Golden Milk (Warm Spice Drink)

Ancient remedy, modern validation. Warm, slightly spicy, genuinely calming.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Curcumin (the active compound in turmeric) has dozens of clinical trials supporting its anti-inflammatory effects. Black pepper is required for meaningful absorption.
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10 min prep · 20 min cook · Serves 2

Wild Salmon & Quinoa Power Bowl

A legitimate anti-inflammatory meal that makes you feel like you're doing something right.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Omega-3s from wild salmon, curcumin from turmeric, and ginger together create a powerful anti-inflammatory meal.
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10 min prep · 0 min cook · Serves 2

Walnut, Cherry & Arugula Salad

Tart, sweet, and full of things your joints will appreciate.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Cherries are one of the few foods shown in clinical trials to reduce uric acid (gout) and muscle soreness after exercise. Walnuts provide plant-based omega-3s.
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5 min prep · 0 min cook · Serves 1

Ginger-Berry Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

Two minutes, a blender, and your inflammation is about to meet its match.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Ginger, turmeric, and berries each independently shown to reduce inflammatory markers (IL-6, CRP). Combined, they're a strong start to the day.
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15 min prep · 0 min cook · Serves 2

Chickpea Power Salad with Tahini Dressing

This is the salad that makes people stop saying they don't like salads.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Cumin, garlic, and lemon are mild anti-inflammatory ingredients. The overall dietary pattern is consistent with anti-inflammatory eating.
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5 min prep · 0 min cook · Serves 1

Tart Cherry Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Bowl

Tart cherries are one of the most studied anti-inflammatory foods on the planet. This bowl makes them delicious.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Tart cherries contain some of the highest concentrations of anthocyanins of any food. Clinical trials show they reduce markers of inflammation (CRP, IL-6) and can lower uric acid — relevant for gout, lupus, and autoimmune joint conditions.
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10 min prep · 20 min cook · Serves 4

Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives & Tomatoes

White fish, olives, capers, tomatoes. Mediterranean diet in a baking dish — done in 20 minutes.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis The Mediterranean dietary pattern is the most evidence-backed anti-inflammatory diet. Olive oil, tomatoes, and herbs together reduce multiple inflammatory markers. This dish is essentially the Mediterranean diet on a plate.
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10 min prep · 20 min cook · Serves 4

Broccoli & Chickpea Turmeric Curry

Warming, filling, and packed with compounds your immune system will appreciate. Vegan, done in 30 minutes.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Broccoli contains sulforaphane — one of the most potent anti-inflammatory compounds in food, shown to activate the Nrf2 pathway. Combined with turmeric and ginger, this curry delivers multiple independent anti-inflammatory mechanisms in a single bowl.
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Easy
15 min prep · 40 min cook · Serves 6

Chicken & Wild Rice Anti-Inflammatory Soup

Comfort food with a purpose. Wild rice, ginger, turmeric, and a whole chicken. The soup your joints needed.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Wild rice has significantly higher antioxidant content than white or brown rice. Combined with turmeric, ginger, and the collagen from long-simmered chicken, this soup addresses inflammation through multiple channels — joint support, gut lining, and antioxidant intake.
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10 min prep · 0 min cook · Serves 2

Blueberry, Spinach & Almond Salad

Blue + green is basically the anti-inflammatory color palette. This salad earns that description.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Blueberries contain pterostilbene and anthocyanins — two of the most potent plant antioxidants known to reduce NF-κB inflammatory signaling. Spinach adds quercetin and kaempferol. Together, this salad is one of the most antioxidant-dense quick meals possible.
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Easy
10 min prep · 35 min cook · Serves 4

Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs are more forgiving than breasts — juicy, flavorful, and ready in 35 minutes. The anti-inflammatory herbs carry this.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Rosemary contains rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid — potent antioxidants shown to inhibit inflammatory enzymes. Thyme provides thymol, another anti-inflammatory compound. Herbs are often underrated as anti-inflammatory ingredients.
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15 min prep · 30 min cook · Serves 6

White Bean & Vegetable Minestrone

Italian grandma energy with a modern anti-inflammatory upgrade. This soup feeds six and gets better the next day.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis White beans contain polyphenols that activate anti-inflammatory pathways. Combined with olive oil (oleocanthal), tomatoes (lycopene), and fresh basil (eugenol), this soup provides broad anti-inflammatory coverage across multiple mechanisms.
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5 min prep · 0 min cook · Serves 1

High-Protein Greek Yogurt Parfait

Looks fancy. Takes 5 minutes. Your blood sugar will thank you.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Live cultures in plain Greek yogurt support gut microbiome diversity, which may help with IBD maintenance and general digestive health.
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Easy
10 min prep · 20 min cook · Serves 4

Soothing Bone Broth Vegetable Soup

For the days when your gut just needs a break. Gentle, warm, and genuinely nourishing.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Bone broth is one of the most gut-supportive foods available. The collagen helps maintain the integrity of the gut lining.
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Creamy Mashed Sweet Potato

Comfort food that actually comforts your gut. No drama, no gut-wrecking ingredients.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Soluble fiber in sweet potatoes feeds beneficial gut bacteria (unlike insoluble fiber, which can irritate an inflamed gut).
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5 min prep · 0 min (overnight) cook · Serves 1

Banana & Almond Butter Overnight Oats

Prepare it the night before. Wake up, eat, feel human.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Prebiotic beta-glucan in oats feeds Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium — key beneficial bacteria.
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5 min prep · 0 min (overnight) cook · Serves 1

Classic Overnight Oats with Chia

The most effortful thing about this recipe is remembering to make it the night before.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Prebiotic fiber from oats + probiotic cultures from yogurt = microbiome-supportive breakfast.
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Easy
10 min prep · 25 min cook · Serves 4

Creamy Cauliflower Soup (Kidney-Safe)

All the creaminess of potato soup with a fraction of the potassium. Cauliflower does the heavy lifting here.

Why it works for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Blended soup textures are among the easiest to digest. Cauliflower's low-fiber composition when cooked makes this suitable during gut sensitivity periods. Easy on the digestive tract.
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Food & medication interactions: Some ingredients interact with common medications. Cards marked with a warning badge include notes — always consult your pharmacist or doctor about dietary changes while on medication.

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