Assorted Beverages:
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- Many people have a sensitivity to citrus juices and never realize what is causing it. If you have a burning feeling in your chest after drinking citrus, avoid these beverages.
- Orange juice vs. Orange drink or any other flavor of beverage. It could be apple, grape, cherry or whatever. The important word here is "drink". The word "drink" designates a sweetener has been added- usually high fructose corn syrup.
- Canned, Bottled or Frozen juices- This may not always be possible, but try to avoid the cans and bottled. Canned juices will always have a small amount of residue off the coating in the inside liner of the can. For the severely allergic, this can be enough to cause further complications.
Bottled juices frequently state Vitamin C is added. Since there is no way you can verify the source of that vitamin, it may provoke a reaction.
Frozen juices generally though are the closest beverages you can find to the actual fruit in its natural state. About the only type better is organic juice or fresh-squeezed juice from a local health food store.
Fruit Shakes
(corn, dairy, dye, egg, gluten, peanut, soy, tree nut free)
Who said you need milk or ice cream to make a thick and creamy shake? As little as 4 items are needed to make an unlimited amount of fun in a glass for the food sensitive individual. To get started you will need:
- Fruit of your choice or a combination of fruits
- Club soda or Seltzer water
- Ice
- Honey (to taste)
Basic Recipe
- 2 cups fresh berries
- 1 banana, cut into chunks
- juice of one orange
- 1 cup seltzer or soda water (add more or less depending how thick you prefer it)
- 3 tsp. honey
- 3-4 ice cubes or crushed ice
Small "Coke"
The hardest part of any restricted diet for a young child is the feelings of being "left out" from the crowd. The following recipe can help when your child comes to you and asks that age-old question they've heard repeatedly "may I have a coke, please?" The important thing here is make sure your child realizes her's is a special coke for just her. She may not have the kind from the store, friend's house etc..- Seltzer, club soda, or sparkling water
- 1 1/2 T. 100% pure maple syrup
- Ice
In a special cup, place the maple syrup in the bottom. Fill the cup with the seltzer water. Stir and add ice. Serve with a straw for your child's enjoyment.
Hot Toddy
Feeling damp, cold or chilled to the bone after a fun romp in the snow? This drink will warm up the insides as fast as a comforting bowl of soup.- Apple juice (about 1/2 cup)
- Hot water (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 orange slice(can use lemon or grapefruit slice also)
- 1 cinnamon stick
In a mug combine the apple juice and hot boiling water. Add the orange slice, stir with the cinnamon stick. If desired, stir in a little honey. Kids especially like to use the cinnamon stick as a straw.
Icees
Are popsicles off limits? If it is not because of the tons of sugar it could be because of the artificial food colorings. To let them have a good for you alternative, try the following:
- Apple, orange, grape juice or anything of your choice
- Small paper cups (3 oz size)
- Straw, popsicle stick, toothpicks etc.
Fill the cup 1/2 to 3/4 full with juice. Freeze till slushy and add stick. Continue freezing till firm.
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This site is not intended to replace the advice and supervision of your professional medical treatment plan. Although all of the information is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge, we still recommend you carefully check all food labels before consuming any food product. We can not assume any legal responsibility for any illness obtained while following the advice contained on this site.
