Recipes for UTI-Fighting Smoothies and Drinks
Learn how to create smoothies and other drinks that are naturally rich in nutrients that help fight urinary tract infections, or UTIs. But before you get started on any of the UTI-fighting drink recipes below, make sure you've browsed the section Anti-UTI Diet Plan as well as the section Best Foods for Preventing UTIs which provide more general information about how dietary factors affect a woman's risk of getting recurrent urinary tract and bladder infections.
Raspberry Blueberry Smoothie
3 servings
This smoothie combines blueberries and raspberries, two delicious berries that are at the top of the list of anti-UTI foods.
Ingredients1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup wild blueberries
3/4 cup rice milk
3/4 cup crushed ice
1 Tbsp flaxseed, freshly ground
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Garnish as desired. Serve immediately.
Cranberry-Cherry Smoothie
2 servings
Cranberry juice is well known for its ability to prevent urinary tract and bladder infections. Also cherries, the other main ingredient in this smoothie, is sometimes recommended to women with recurrent UTIs.
Ingredients12 cherries, stoned
1 cup cranberry juice
5 ice cubes
Directions
Purée all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Serve immediately.
For more recipes that can help you prevent UTIs, visit the main recipe directory of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Preventing UTIs.
