@meganroessler Hello Megan. I was just introduced to Smoothies last week, by my dentist, who advised me that Smoothies were available at my local store, where I get weekly delivery of my grocery needs. I live in a seniors' residence and so preparing my own Smoothies was difficult. I presently have a very sore mouth with sores on my tongue and inner cheeks. The dentist identified them as an autoimmune response, and since I'm presently being investigated for Crohns and mouth sores can be a symptom, it may be that is the cause. At any rate eating has been painful and difficult and the IBD contributes to my very limited diet. Unable to eat fruit and vegetables for months now, my nutrition level is very low. I can eat cooked carrots, cooked squash or the like, but living at the seniors' residence we're only offered what we're offered and although the meals are very good many of the choices are raw veggies and fruits. Long story short, I ordered a variety of Smoothies this week. I find I must use a plastic straw in order to avoid the beverage touching the painful parts of my tongue, but so far so good. I've also ordered a powdered green cappuccino flavored drink that my eldest son swears by.
Altogether, I'm hoping these additions to my formerly poor diet will see some positive changes to my health.
I was so happy to see your post on this subject, which reinforced my hope that trying Smoothies was a good way to go.
Many thanks,
Laurie