3 Helpful Smoothie Recipes for Mesothelioma Patients

This Chocolate Banana Smoothie recipe, from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, would be a great nutritious snack option. This smoothie could also help soothe a patient’s sore throat.

Things you will need:

• 1 frozen banana broken into pieces
• 6 ounces of fortified cocoa or carob-flavored soy milk
• Large pinch of cinnamon

In a blender layer the banana pieces, soy milk, and cinnamon. Next, blend the ingredients until smooth. Serve and drink immediately.

This Tangy Protein Smoothie recipe comes from the American Cancer Society. It is packed full of protein that can help strengthen a patient’s body before, during, and after treatment.

Things you will need:

• ⅓ cup of cottage cheese or plain yogurt
• ½ cup of vanilla ice cream
• ¼ cup of a fruit-flavored gelatin snack pack
• ¼ cup of low-fat milk
• 1 to 2 tablespoons of powdered milk (optional)

In a blender combine all of the ingredients and blend on high until smooth. Make sure that you chill this smoothie mixture before you serve it.

Researchers believe that vitamin antioxidants may help prevent cancer. Since cancer survivors may be at a risk for developing new cancers, they are encouraged to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidants.

One way that you can supply your body with antioxidants is by drinking this green smoothie. This recipe comes from the Mayo Clinic and is high in antioxidant vitamins A and C.

Vitamin A plays an important role in supporting cell growth and differentiation. Vitamin C helps protect our bodies against immune system deficiencies.

Things you will need:

• 1 banana
• ½ cup of strawberries
• 4 tablespoons of lemon juice
• ½ cup of berries (blackberries, blueberries, etc.)
• 2 cups of fresh raw baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon of fresh mint
• 1 cup or cold water or ice

In a blender combine all of the ingredients and blend on high until smooth. This recipe will provide you with 4 servings.