Going through chemotherapy treatment for cancer is probably one of the most harsh experiences the human body can go through. This is one of my healing recipes that I developed to support me during this difficult process.
Further Food Nutritionist Commentary:
During chemotherapy, loss of appetite is very common - it’s also a time when your body needs a good supply of nutrients to help support the immune system during a time of great stress. Smaller, more frequent meals can make getting adequate calories more manageable and this smoothie is a great example of what a small meal could look like.
Another common side effect during chemotherapy is diarrhea, which can lead to potassium loss, making this banana smoothie a good choice! If you are already experiencing diarrhea during your treatments, you may want to omit the dates because dried fruits can worsen symptoms.
Whether or not you are undergoing chemotherapy, Heather’s Banana Smoothie is a nice way to help you to stay hydrated, replenish potassium stores and soothe GI distress.
By Shauna Keeler, Culinary Nutritionist
Another common side effect during chemotherapy is diarrhea, which can lead to potassium loss, making this banana smoothie a good choice! If you are already experiencing diarrhea during your treatments, you may want to omit the dates because dried fruits can worsen symptoms.
Whether or not you are undergoing chemotherapy, Heather’s Banana Smoothie is a nice way to help you to stay hydrated, replenish potassium stores and soothe GI distress.
By Shauna Keeler, Culinary Nutritionist
Banana Date Smoothie
Ingredients
2-3 bananas
2 tablespoons ground flax meal
2 pitted dates
2 tablespoons rice protein powder
1-2 cups almond milk
Instructions
1. Throw all ingredients into a high powered blender and blend for 1 minute.
2. Ready to enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Per Serving: Calories: 282; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 104mg; Potassium: 636mg; Carbohydrate: 4g; Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 31g; Protein: 16g
Nutrition bonus : Calcium: 25%; Vit C: 18%; Iron:7%
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So yummy and so easy to make! Definitely has lots of great natural sweet flavor! I even used this smoothie recipe as a dessert replacement to solve my sweet tooth craving!
Delicious! The bananas and dates give this smoothie a great natural sweetness. Didn’t add flax meal or protein powder, subbed almond milk with coconut milk.
You can definitely customize this in any way you’d like. I hope you enjoyed it!