How 'bout them smoothies?
@1creekgirl (44560)
United States
August 22, 2019 4:09pm CST
Do any of you have IBS? I do so I have to be careful what I eat and how I eat it.
I know I need more fruit in my diet, but there are so many that don't digest well. So I bought a small blender (used to have a bigger one, but it took up too much counter space) and made my first smoothie a bit ago.
I thought it was really yummy (my husband didn't like it too much.) I used frozen sliced peaches, frozen strawberries, peach yogurt, a banana, orange juice, a little cinnamon, and even a spoonful of peanut butter. I want to get some protein powder to make them even healthier.
I've learned not to drink too much of it at one time, though, so I put the rest in the fridge for later.
(The photo of our cat Gracie is totally unrelated to this post!)
Do you drink smoothies? Do you have a favorite recipe?
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Aug 19
Wow, Smoky really does look like Gracie! Does she like to lick all the time? Gracie wants to be near wherever we are, but doesn't like to be petted much.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Aug 19
Thanks, Anna. It helps to know what we can and can't eat.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Aug 19
@LadyDuck Apple sauce just isn't the same, is it?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
23 Aug 19
well now, ms. gracie 'tis a most beautiful feline deservin' the limelight :) much purtier'n a smoothie, lol.
that's how i began to get my life back, via smoothies. with the crohn's i've great troubles with my body bein' able to absorb nutrients otherwise. i drink 't least 3 a day. i'll put 'bout anythin' 'nto one, lol. some don't look very 'ppealin' (kiwi/spinach/strawberry fer one), but 'lways taste good.
a fav? not really? i do try to make 't least one mostly veggies per day. the pups're quite fond 'f orange juice, naner, strawberries, blueberries, honey 'n avocado. i tend to make 'xtra 'f that durin' the summer. freeze whate'er might be left. makes a nice, coolin' treat. e'en the horses like that, lol.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
23 Aug 19
@1creekgirl they sell those lil zippy thingies that're kin to those freezer pops. those 're purty handy 'n easy to corral'n the freezer. the grands used to love those - thought 'twas a treat 'n better'n store bought, lol.
cats can be a tad odd. the resident cat here disliked all folks. wish's odd coz she 'twas bottle fed (orphaned). when she 'twas 'bout 6, she jest jumped'n my lap one day. within the year anybody could pet her, pick her 'p, etc. dunno why the switch? glad fer 't though.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx I would let Gracie come in the house once in a while if she'd let me hold and pet her, but when I do, she runs straight for Nathan's bedroom and gets under the bed.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Aug 19
Those are some great ideas. Even if I make a small amount, it's more than I should drink all at once, so I'll try freezing the leftover. Gracie's a sweetheart, but I wish she liked to be petted more. Nathan, our grandson is the only one she'll let pick her up....he has a way with cats, loves them.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
6 Nov 19
@1creekgirl
I am sorry I do not know what IBS is. I had a smoothie once. I am more of a milkshake person with my blender.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 Nov 19
Smoothies are really just another name for milkshakes, but usually have fruits or veggies and not always with milk...I use orange juice.
IBS is Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Causes stomach issues.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
7 Nov 19
@1creekgirl
I consider smoothies to be different than milkshakes. I prefer milkshakes.
@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
22 Aug 19
Love the cat picture. It's perfect. I have IBS-C and have to make sure I eat fiber...but not too much. No, I don't drink smoothies; but that one sounds good.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Aug 19
You know, then, that it's important what kind of fiber you eat. I told Lori A Moore that it's like having a spoiled brat living in your gut. Since I'm supposed to have smooth foods for the IBS and to prevent intestinal blockages, a smoothie will be a good way to get some fruit in my diet.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Aug 19
@LindaOHio I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to leave out the yogurt unless I can find lactose free yogurt. I don't do well with milk or ice cream. And you are so right about trial and error. Something that's okay today may cause a temper tantrum tomorrow.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
22 Aug 19
@1creekgirl If it works for you, go for it! With the IBS it's trial and error.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Aug 19
What happens when you make them? Thanks, Gracie's a sweetie.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Aug 19
@CarolDM If you have a small blender, they're really easy to make.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Aug 19
@1creekgirl Never made them before.
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
22 Aug 19
I love smoothies use to get them all the time when I went to the mall. Use to even make them at home
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Aug 19
I suspect they're a lot less expensive to make at home.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Aug 19
I like this one so far and it doesn't take up a lot of room.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
22 Aug 19
I make smoothies occasionally. My favorite is frozen strawberries and banana, milk, and vanilla extract. It's refreshing and pretty filling.
I would probably like your smoothie
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Aug 19
I want to get some rice milk since I don't do dairy well.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Aug 19
Have you tried different things in them? Have you added protein powder?
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@NJChicaa (127116)
• United States
22 Aug 19
@1creekgirl I have. I'm better eating whole foods.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Aug 19
Gracie would like a tuna smoothie.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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23 Aug 19
My favorite smoothie is banana ones, but all smoothies are great! They can be quite filling as you point out.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Aug 19
I love them, but have to be careful not to drink a whole lot at one time.
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@Spontaneo (14699)
• United States
22 Aug 19
I really do not drink smoothies, but occasionally a Slim-Fast shake.
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@Spontaneo (14699)
• United States
22 Aug 19
@1creekgirl Instead of one scoop, I use two scoops. They are like a multi-vitamin for me.
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