Tuesday 20 June 2017

SMOOTHIE FOR STOMACH UPSETS, medicinal, no added sugar, vegan

Having a dicky tummy whatever the time of year is no joke...
3-ingredient Smoothie that soothes summer stomach upsets
'This tasted really good and the ginger helped my stomach settle within an hour.' Taster

...here's something that will help.

Hot weather/seasonal festivities can lead to stomach ailments of various intensity.  

According to the NHS, common symptoms are:
  • feeling sick to the stomach
  • stomach cramps
  • tummy pain
  • lack of energy & weakness
  • low or no appetite
  • fever
and in worst cases:
  • vomiting
  • diarrhoea
The most important treatment is to drink plenty of liquids but also:
  • don't eat until you feel up to it and stick to small non-fatty meals
  • bland foods like toast, crackers, rice & bananas are good choices
  • avoid alcohol, caffeine, fizzy drinks & spicy and fatty foods
  • if things haven't improved within 3 days, see your doctor
In the early stages of stomach discomfort, this smoothie is perfect.  It is also an ideal remedy during a heatwave: it's liquid, tasty, naturally sweet, soothing and refreshingly cold.  

Cost: pennies
Serve: 1

Ingred: 
    2 generous handfuls frozen strawberries
    1 ripe banana, peeled
    1/2-1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 
    1/2 cup water

Method:
Blend in a smoothie maker or food processor; add a slice or 2 of banana for garnish.
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This recipe has been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises.  It may not be reproduced without the author's written permission. 

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