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Posted by JillF (Member # 5553) on :

I just got some herbal stuff (like cat's claw, ginger, nettle, magnesium, etc) but there is NO way I'll be able to swallow them as pills (I have problems swallowing right now).

So my idea was to blend them all into some kind of drink.

I tried tomato juice and it tastes terrible.

Any ideas? I've never made a smoothie before but I figure it can't be that difficult.

Posted by minoucat (Member # 5175) on :

Hmm. I use yogurt (half plain, half vanilla), walnuts, blueberries, soy-free protein powder, lecithin, green tea, and ginger in my smoothie. I have a high tolerance for weird flavours, but it tastes good to me. Dunno how the other stuff would taste added in.

Concord grape flavoring covers a multitide of sins, but the sugar content might be more than you want.

I've never tried a peppermint smoothie, but it might be OK, like a creme de menthe if you add in yogurt. The pepperming might cover up a lot of flavors. Peppermint has the advantage of being a great stomach soother.

Posted by smiles (Member # 5635) on :

Jill,

Something you'd want to make sure is that the supplements can be crushed. I know many medicines must be taken whole.

Personally, I do not know a lot about supplements, but you may want to check with pharmacist or doctor about it.

I would think that herbs and minerals would be fine if crushed, however would not want
to take any chances.

For me, I enjoy a variety of fruit. Berry variety might have the lowest sugar - blueberry, strawberry, raspberry. However I always liked strawberry, banane and pineapple, blended with plain yogurt and a little ice.

Let us know how it works and tastes. Yes the sugar content is high, with the fruit, but at least it tastes good.

Posted by dmcbrayer (Member # 5296) on :

quote:
Originally posted by JillF:
I tried tomato juice and it tastes terrible.
Any ideas?

Yea,

Hold your nose and drink it down!

DMC