Blueberries and green tea are two foods that should rank high on your cancer-fighting menu.
Requires a blender
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[li]2 tsp green tea leaves (or 1 bag) (10 mL)[/li]
[li]1⁄2 cup boiling water (125 mL)[/li]
[li]1 tbsp liquid honey or agave nectar (15 mL)[/li]
[li]1⁄2 cup frozen blueberries (125 mL)[/li]
[li]1⁄2 cup probiotic plain yogurt (125 mL)[/li]
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- In a measuring cup or tea pot, combine green tea and boiling water; let steep for 8 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve (or discard tea bags), without squeezing leaves, into a bowl or container. Stir in honey until dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until chilled, or for up to 1 day.
- In blender, combine chilled tea, blueberries and yogurt and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Makes 1 serving
Tip
If you are nauseated or put off by food, try drinking from a cup with a lid and a straw.
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Excerpted from The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide & Cookbook by Jean LaMantia © 2012 Robert Rose Inc. www.robertrose.ca. Reprinted with publisher permission.
