gastroparesis-friendly juicing & blending · 2012-05-31 · blenders pros: - increases options...

P R E S E N T E D B Y :

C R Y S T A L S A L T R E L L I

C e r t i f i e d H e a l t h C o u n s e l o r , A A D P

G a s t r o p a r e s i s E d u c a t o r & A u t h o r

Gastroparesis-Friendly Juicing & Blending

In this class, we’ll cover…

Crystal Saltrelli 2012 // www.LivingWithGastroparesis.com

…the benefits of juicing and blending for gastroparesis.

…choosing the right equipment.

…how to make GP-friendly juices.

…how to make GP-friendly smoothies.

…troubleshooting tips.

…your questions.

The Benefits of Juicing & Blending for GP


Easy way to incorporate more color

Increases overall variety

Allows you to incorporate foods that may otherwise be poorly tolerated or off-limits

Provides additional nutrients

Enhances absorption of nutrients

Introduces different flavors

Crowds out empty foods

Can help with weight maintenance

Decreases cravings for processed/junk foods

Differences Between Juicing and Blending


Fiber Volume

Absorption Balance

J U I C E R S

B L E N D E R S

O T H E R T O O L S


Getting Started

Choosing the Right Equipment


When choosing a juicer or blender consider…

your needs.

your budget.

the quality of the machine.

the quality of the juice/puree produced.

ease of use.

ease of clean-up.

warranty options.

Breville Compact Juice Fountain ($99)

Centrifugal Juicers

Pros:

- Easy to use

- Easier to clean

- Less expensive

Cons:

- Faster oxidation

- Juice doesn’t last as long

- Less juice overall


Breville Ikon Multispeed ($199)

Breville Elite Juice Fountain ($299)

Note: I am not affiliated with Breville. I just like their products.

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Champion Commercial Juicer ($299)

Masticating Juicers

Pros:

- Run slower

- Preserves more nutrients

- Juice lasts longer

Cons:

- Harder to clean

- Take longer to use

- More expensive


Omega J8006 ($299)

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Blendtec ($399-$649)

High-

Powdered

Blenders

Pros:

- Increases options in the GP-friendly diet

- Multi-use (smoothies, soups, purees, sauces, nut butters, milks, flours)

- Quality & warranty

Cons:

- Price


Vitamix ($449-$649; free shipping code: 06-007170)

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Waring ($99)

Less Expensive

Blenders

Pros:

- Price

Cons:

- Less powerful

- Fewer options for smoothies, purees, etc.

- Likely to wear out over time


Breville Blender ($199)

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Other Tools


To make juicing/blending easier, I recommend:

A good knife and peeler

Dedicated cutting board

Very fine mesh strainer

Mason jars

Freezer-safe containers

Debbie Meyer Green Bags

C H O O S I N G F R U I T S & V E G E T A B L E S


Getting Started

When Choosing Produce Consider…


Variety

Quality

Health goals

Health concerns

Organic (Dirty Dozen) Conventional (Clean 15)


Apples Bell Peppers Blueberries (domestic) Celery Grapes (imported) Kale and collard greens Lettuce Nectarines (imported) Peaches Potatoes Spinach Strawberries

Avocado

Asparagus

Cabbage

Cantaloupe (domestic)

Eggplant

Grapefruit

Kiwi

Mangoes

Mushrooms

Onions

Pineapple

Sweet corn

Sweet peas

Sweet potatoes

Watermelon

When to Buy Organic

High FODMAP Other


Apples

Beets

Blackberries

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Cherries

Fennel

Garlic

Green Bell Pepper

Mangoes

Onion

Pears

Peaches

Plums

Watermelon

Broccoli, spinach, kale, radishes, cauliflower -hypothyroid

Citrus, tomatoes, mint - GERD

Grapefruit – variety of medications

Fruits/Veggies to Avoid (for some people!)

T H E B A S I C S

B E S T P R A C T I C E S

C O M M O N I N G R E D I E N T S


GP-Friendly Juicing

Juicing Basics


Juicing removes the majority of the fiber from fruits and vegetables.

Most of the vitamins, minerals, and enzymes are retained in the juice.

Fresh juice contains enzymes and nutrients that are not found in pasteurized juices.

It’s best to drink juices right away, as it loses nutrients over time.

Juicing for GP Best Practices


To obtain optimal nutrition, juice a variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the week. Think about the RAINBOW!

Just because it’s a liquid, doesn’t mean it will be well-tolerated. Slow and careful experimentation is still necessary, especially when getting started with juicing.

Start with 4-6 ounces of juice, diluted with an equal amount of water.

Start with simple combinations of produce (1 fruit + 1 veggie, for example) until you’ve determined what you do and do not tolerate.

Fruits/Veggies for GP-friendly Juices


Apples *

Arugula

Beets *

Blood orange

Blueberries

Cantaloupe

Carrots

Celery

Chard

Cucumbers

Grapes

Honeydew

Kale

Kiwi *

Lettuces

Mango *

Papaya *

Peaches *

Pears *

Pineapple

Spinach

Watermelon *

*high in FODMAPs

To Improve Taste For Symptom Management


Mint

Lemon

Lime

Mint: may alleviate pain, cramping, and heartburn (not appropriate for GERD)

Ginger: anti-nausea; pro-motility

Coriander/cilantro: enhances peristalsis; increases digestive juices

Juicing “Add-ins”

T H E B A S I C S

B E S T P R A C T I C E S

C O M M O N I N G R E D I E N T S


GP-Friendly Blending

Blending Basics


Blending pulverizes fruits and veggies decreasing the workload of the stomach.

Blending does not remove fiber.

Though smoothies and purees are liquids/soft foods, excess fat/fiber may still exacerbate symptoms.

Smoothies can be stored in the fridge or freezer, but taste and consistency is best when consumed right away.

Blending Best Practices


Start with simple fruit smoothies. Fruit plus liquid.

Experiment with various liquids, protein powders, supplements, and other add-ins one at a time to determine what works for you.

Do not add fiber supplements or high-fiber protein powders.

Use GP-friendly fruits and low-fiber veggies without seeds or skins unless you have a high-powered blender (Vitamix/Blendtec).

Focus on the nutrient-quality of smoothies. Avoid adding empty calories and excess sugar.

Fruits/Veggies for GP-friendly Smoothies


Avocado #

Bananas

Blueberries #

Cantaloupe

Cucumbers (peeled; seedless)

Honeydew

Kiwi #

Mango *

Papaya *

Peaches *

Pineapple

Spinach # (raw or steamed)

Strawberries #

Sweet potatoes/yams (flesh only; cooked)

Watermelon *

Squash/pumpkin (canned/cooked)

*high in FODMAPs

#Vitamix or similar recommended

Liquids for GP-friendly Smoothies


Water Coconut

water Nut milk

Rice milk

Oat milk Juice

(fresh)

Smoothie “Add-ins”


Protein powder

Vitamin/supplement powders

Nut butters

Cooked grains (rice, cream of buckwheat, oatmeal)

Coconut oil

Cocoa Powder

Fish oil

Flaxseed oil

Greek yogurt/Kefir*

W H A T I F M Y S Y M P T O M S F L A R E U P ?


Troubleshooting

Are you…


…drinking too much at one time? Start with 4-6 ounces of juice and about 1 cup of smoothie.

…drinking too much overall? Start with one serving of juice and/or one smoothie per day until you know how much and what you tolerate.

…drinking too fast? Chew your juices and smoothies. Digestion begins in the mouth. Sip slowly over time.

…trying too many things at once? Start basic. Two veggies and a fruit for juices. One fruit and liquid for smoothies.

Are you…


…drinking undiluted juice? Try adding an equal amount of water.

…adding too much fiber or fat to your smoothies? Check the nutritional content of all powders, liquids, and other add-ins. Choose lower fiber fruits/veggies.

…using too many high FODMAP fruits & veggies? Experiment with choosing lower FODMAP options.

…using other ingredients that you might not tolerate? Dairy and soy are common triggers.

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Additional Resources


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Questions?


B O O K S :

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http://www.gastroparesisbook.com/

Next Class

Gastroparesis 101 for Loved Ones June 13th at 8pm EDT – FREE

I’ll be talking to family/friends/caregivers to help them better understand gastroparesis, how they can best support the GPer in their life, and how to address the unique challenges that they face due to gastroparesis.

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