FELLING BLOATED?

Did you know that the bromelain in pineapple juice may reduce bloating by up to 55%? If you are feeling bloated, you might want to give this refreshing slush a try.

Cucumber Pineapple Slush - Combine 3 English cucumbers that have been peeled, diced and frozen, 4 kiwi that have been peeled, diced and frozen, with 1 cup of pineapple juice in a food processor. Pulse until of a slush consistency. Spoon into glasses and enjoy.

This makes 2 servings

WATERMELON CHERRY POPSICLES FOR CANCER PATIENTS

I do not usually put recipes on this blog as I have other recipe blogs but this is different. This is a recipe recommended for those who have a sore mouth due to their cancer treatments. It is recommend this Popsicle may be very helpful. And I am for anything that is helpful to cancer patients.

3/4 lb (approximately 2 cups cubed) fresh watermelon
1/4 lb thawed frozen or pitted fresh cherries (approximately 1/2 cup)
1/2 tsp Stevia sweetener

Add ingredients to a blender or food processor. Puree for 2-3 minutes until very smooth.

Place a large fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour in the fruit puree, in batches if necessary,  and stir with a silicone spatula to strain the juice from the pulp. Press gently on the pulp to extract as much of the juice as possible.

Divide the juice between 4 (3-oz ice pop molds or paper cups. Freeze for 1 hour, then insert craft sticks in the paper cups, if using. Freeze until frozen solid, probably 3 to 4 hours.

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CREAMY ORANGE FROSTY FOR CANCER AND OTHER VERY ILL PATIENTS

I try not to do this often but today I am basically sharing an article from my Ladybugs Sweet Treats Blog.  This recipe could be so helpful to patients who are very ill or perhaps undergoing cancer treatments that I thought it would be worthwhile to repeat it here.

CREAMY ORANGE FROSTY

NOTE: While this is a delicious recipe for anyone, cancer patients or others who are seriously ill, may find this frosty helps when having difficulty swallowing or when foods have a metallic taste. Make, refrigerate, and sip on it throughout the day if necessary.  (See Dr. Sears remarks about this in a previous post on this site.)

8 cups orange or vanilla frozen yogurt (8 cups = 1/2 gallon)
1 can (6-oz) frozen calcium-fortified orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup milk (whole, fat-free, soy, etc; whatever suits your needs)

Place half the ingredients in blender container; cover and blend on medium speed about 45 seconds or until thick and smooth. Stop and scrape down sides as needed.

Repeat with remaining ingredients or save remaining ingredients for another day.

Let me add that this drink is high in potassium, calcium, vitamin-C, folic acid and it is low in fiber for those who might be having a problem in that area. 

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