Finding different recipes for Gastroparesis that work for you can be difficult. If you suffer with GP, you know that not everyone can eat the same thing and sometimes you can't even eat the same thing you were able to eat the week before.
Here are 3 smoothies, that can be adjusted to your needs, that are great for those of us who deal with Gastroparesis.
It will help
provide needed nutrients
an easily digestible meal
takes the stress away from trying to figure out what to eat
Granted, you don't have to have Gastroparesis in order to enjoy these smoothies, as they are delicious and packed with nutrients everyone needs.
Melon Green
Smoothie
1 cup mixed melon balls
1/2 handful baby spinach
Juice from 1/2 a lime
1 scoop of vanilla protein
Blend and enjoy.
Choc Dream
Smoothie
1/2- 1 frozen banana
1/4 cup frozen zucchini
1/4 cup frozen avocado
1 handful baby spinach
1 tbsp nut butter of choice (I prefer almond butter or cashew butter)
1 cup almond milk
1 scoop chocolate protein
1 tbsp chocolate magnesium (optional)
1 tsp trace minerals (optional)
Blend & enjoy! This smoothie provides lots of great fats that are easy to digest, which normally, Gastroparesis patients have a hard time digesting. Plus, the cacao offers a ton of magnesium, which is great for the muscles.
Berry Blast
Smoothie
1 cup mixed berries or just strawberries
1/4 handful baby spinach
1 cup coconut milk
1 scoop vanilla protein
Blend & enjoy!
BONUS: Easy Green Smoothie
1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/4 cup frozen zucchini
1 handful baby spinach
Juice from 1 lime
1 cup coconut water
1 scoop vanilla protein of choice (optional, but highly recommend)
1 tsp trace minerals (optional but highly recommend)
Blend and enjoy.
This smoothie is great to provide a TON of greens and the vitamins and minerals needed without it being too hard to digest. I highly recommend the trace minerals because more than likely, you are severely lacking most of the minerals your body needs, and this will provide that in an easy-to-absorb way. Do not overdo the drops, because it will taste like metal.
Now, I know you might be fearful to try them, but give them a go & see how you feel. After all, it's worth a try.