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Posted 4/14/2015 11:00 PM (GMT 0)
I was wondering if I can use fruit smoothies (usually made from frozen bananas, cashew milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder and some added supplements) as part of my elemental diet?
Posted 4/14/2015 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
Not if it's elemental, no, 'cos fruit smoothies aren't elemental. Very few liquids are, and the ones which are have to be medically prescribed by a doctor. What are you on out of interest? If it's Elemental 028, I'm so sorry: nobody deserves to suffer like that.
Posted 4/15/2015 1:33 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah, I don't think that would go well at all. :( I'm sorry.
Posted 4/15/2015 2:13 AM (GMT 0)
Im taking AbsobPlus. What about adding cocoa powder?
Posted 4/15/2015 3:00 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know......I know that chocolate and sugars are trigger foods for me that cause cramping, bloating, gas, urgency, and D almost every time I eat them. Especially chocolate. I am not sure how cocoa powder would be. Have you asked your GI?
Posted 4/15/2015 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
Julius, I'm just curious, did your doc. Recommend Absorbplus? I am looking to try something like that, I had asked my doc. What would be the best nutritional drink he just said ensure or boost, I try to get down 3-4 boost a day... But wonder if there's something better!! Do you like the taste of it? And do you order it online? Thanks!
Posted 4/15/2015 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
I forgot about Absorb Plus...

Cocoa powder isn't elemental, but it really depends on how strict you want to be with your diet. There is the option of following a half elemental diet: http://www.absorbplus.com/diet/diet.php

@JLCat - Just google absorb plus and you'll find the website. It's not sold in any shops, so you can only order it online.
Posted 4/16/2015 1:57 AM (GMT 0)

JLCat said...
Julius, I'm just curious, did your doc. Recommend Absorbplus? I am looking to try something like that, I had asked my doc. What would be the best nutritional drink he just said ensure or boost, I try to get down 3-4 boost a day... But wonder if there's something better!! Do you like the taste of it? And do you order it online? Thanks!

No I was just doing research online and came across absorbplus. Its not the best tasting drink in the world but its not bad. Kinda reminds me of the taste of baby food or koolaid lol Yes I ordered it online.
Posted 4/16/2015 2:52 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Julius and NCOT, I looked at their website, it's a bit spendy but worth a try! Julius have you been able to maintain or gain weight on it? Glad to hear it's somewhat palatable, just looking for something high calorie, easily digestible, and gives me my daily nutrients, other than Boost and Ensure! Thanks!!
Posted 4/16/2015 6:13 PM (GMT 0)

JLCat said...
Thanks Julius and NCOT, I looked at their website, it's a bit spendy but worth a try! Julius have you been able to maintain or gain weight on it? Glad to hear it's somewhat palatable, just looking for something high calorie, easily digestible, and gives me my daily nutrients, other than Boost and Ensure! Thanks!!

They have single servings that you can buy to try the flavors as well. Ive only been on it for 4 days now, but I would rather loose weight lol you can add flaxseed oil to increase calories as well.
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