Fruit smoothies are great for feed tubes and for those who can drink liquids. I visited
Bastyr today for some nutritional guidance and they shared some great ideas and recipes that I will post here. Vitamins A, C and E are common threads in the foods they recommended. Let's start with a simple smoothie recipe that can be made with The Ultimate Meal or whey protein, which is a great source of
glutathione, a core source of anti-oxidants within us. The great thing is you can add whatever fruits will serve your purpose. Avocado is a great source of Vitamin E, which nurtures the blood and cardiovascular systems. Peanut butter is another source of E and also A (great for the eyes and immune system), but I do not recommend it for g-tube users as it thickens the liquid significantly. 'Nuff science here's a recipe for a fruit smoothie.
5 fresh strawberries
1 medium banana
juice of half a lime
3/4 cup rice milk
Other enhancers like peanut butter, avocado, 1/2 an apple, etc.
Blend for four minutes and serve.
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