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Posted 5/24/2015 3:34 AM (GMT 0)
I was reading a People magazine the other day and in it they had 3 smoothie recipes. One for immunity, one for energy, and another for anti-inflammatory. I was intrigued by the last one since I am currently flaring and figured I'd give it a shot. I honestly feel so much better today than I have the past several days. Had bloody diarrhea before I made the smoothie, but after I drank it the amount of blood significantly decreased and was pretty much next to nothing. I also only went to the bathroom maybe 4 times today when past days it has been at least 8 and the amount of stool today was less also. Could just be a fluke, could be power of suggestion, who knows. All I know is whether or not it's actually helping it's a pretty tasty smoothie regardless so I figured I'd share the recipe.

3/4 cup water (I added more because it was pretty thick)
1/2 a frozen banana (I just put a whole one in)
1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1 cup blueberries
Juice of 1 small lime
1/4 cup cilantro
1/2 tsp grated ginger (I just used the powder from the spice cabinet because I forgot to buy fresh at the store)

It may have healing powers or it may just act as a kind of placebo but if you've got nothing to lose why not?
Posted 5/24/2015 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
Anything that is considered "soft foods" usually makes me feel better temporarily during a flare at least. I try to eat bland soups, and liquid diet types.
Posted 5/24/2015 3:37 PM (GMT 0)
sounds yummy c girl - don't see any reason why it wouldn't be a good thing - glad it's helping you :-)
Posted 5/24/2015 9:57 PM (GMT 0)
if you're flaring you should skip the lime and blueberries. Unsure about pineapple during a flare, but the bromelain is helpful. Probably placebo effect.
Posted 5/24/2015 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
that sounds really delicious. i'd leave out the cilantro just because i despise green smoothies or anything sweet/savory. i'd recommend adding some turmeric in there!! i love this one smoothie i do with 1 cup yogurt, 1 frozen banana, 1 cup fresh pineapple, a little orange juice, and a dash of turmeric. it is SOOO creamy and delicious. reminds me of a pina colada.
Posted 5/25/2015 9:14 AM (GMT 0)
Today I had Sushi. Twice. And right now, I feel fine. But ask me again in the morning.
Posted 5/25/2015 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
I just got myself a blender :) so I am happy to see this post.
Any green leafy/cabbagey smoothie is good to...or any smoothie honestly is since raw fruits and vegetables are a butt to digest during flares.
Posted 5/26/2015 12:10 AM (GMT 0)
Banana- You don't really taste the cilantro, but I love cilantro so who knows lol. But I think the cilantro is part of the anti-inflammatory. That and the ginger I think and then the rest is more for flavor. It's not enough to turn the smoothie green though.
Posted 5/26/2015 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
If I had to name one food that I would say I've seen evidence that it helped me get out of a flare it would be blueberries.

There is a poster here who had a friend that swore by blueberries to get them out of Crohn's flares.
Posted 5/26/2015 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
That's awesome Levi. I know they're high in antioxidants and all that good stuff. They seemed to help me. Might have to go buy some more blueberries! Lol
Posted 5/27/2015 10:35 AM (GMT 0)
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease so by definition anti inflammatory things would theoretically help. I'm not saying it's a cure-all by any means but I know it helped me so I posted it. That's all. Not forcing it on anyone.
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