Some days, it's impossible for Mom to keep food down. Sometimes her GERD burns her throat so bad that she needs something cold to combat it. And liver disease has a way of desensitizing taste buds. We found a solution, and Mom's currently obsessed with them.
The Juice It Up! at Village Walk Plaza in Murrieta makes Mom her own "Kathy's Special". It's a 24 oz smoothie that includes carrots, beets, apples, bananas and orange juice. They add a power boost, which is protein and low in salt, so it doesn't cause ascites. They use frozen bananas and ice to create a smoothie texture because Mom is lactose intolerant and can't have the yogurt. She LOVES these things. The people there are so incredibly sweet to her, it's ridiculous. The owners are a lovely married couple who love their job and ask how Mom is doing, even if she's not there with me. They keep her recipe by the cash register. They are the sweetest people. As they are small business owners, and as I can't tip them (trying to save for the caregiver account), I'm encouraging people to go try one of Kathy's Specials. A great "thank you" would be to boost their business. If you're in the area, they have the recipe. If not...I'll try to get the exact recipe from them for people to have it anywhere. I figure it's a great way to support Mom and be on her team. Unity in juicing? =P
I have to admit, though, I go for the Melon Madness. I can't help myself from watermelons and strawberries.
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