Monday, November 22, 2010

Smoothies Really Help

At the suggestion of Angela, a fellow blogger at finding a way who said, try making smoothies to ease indigestion and eat better. This sounded like such a great idea; I went out and bought one of those Magic Bullet blenders. I selected this one because it’s simple to clean, has extra cups, it’s smaller than most others, takes very little room on the counter and the price is right. I’ve wanted to start drinking juice for quite a while now but found out that people who buy juicers often quit soon after because they’re not easy to clean and then the novelty wears off.

I started making smoothies out of the few items I was able to tolerate like banana, apple sauce and carrots. After this style of eating worked for me, I started to make new ones out of yogurt and cottage cheese. These all seem to be really easy on my stomach because it’s in liquid form.

I plan on adding things like berry V8, spinach, protein power, oatmeal, milk, peanut butter and other fruits and vegetables. Between Angela’s suggestions and Google, there is endless list of smoothie recipes out there including high protein one’s which I need. And what I don’t want to drink right away can put in the fridge for later. So far this smoothie thing is working out very well for me.

6 comments:

Bernie said...

So true, my Jack LaLanne juicer sits on my counter and is hardly ever used. My favorite juice is 2 apples with one carrot.....really good although I found it didn't taste as good if I didn't drink it right away.....be well my friend....Hugs

nancyspoint said...

Daria, Smoothies are a great way to go. My daughter swears by them, she has one every morning for breakfast. (She's a real health nut). I like to throw in some frozen fruit from a store bought bag, (of course fresh is better) a banana and some orange juice and ice. Turns out quite tasty.

gillian said...

I just read your posting out aloud to a friend. What a wonderful open attitude you have: to consider somebody's idea to such an extent that you go out and buy a blender. Good for you - and so glad it's working. And yes, you are right about juicers. Heard they are a nightmare to clean.

Glenn said...

Right on Daria!! There are so many fixer uppers that you can do with juicing...if you've got any arthritic pain that needs tending to fresh basil (the key) tomatoes carrot, celery and lemon!!

BreastCancerSisterhood.com said...

Amen to the easy to clean blenders. I'm happy for you this chemo seems to be working. You are simply amazing and I wish you All God's Blessings.
Brenda Coffee

Anonymous said...

Hi Daria! My favourite smoothie is banana and peanut butter! 1.5 bananas, 1 round tablespoon of peanut butter, 1/2 cup of vanilla yogurt and you're set! I hope you're doing well! I'll keep in touch!
-Melissa, CBCN