Banana Ginger Energy Smoothie

By Hollywood

Silent reflux is a precursor to esophageal cancer, which is one of the most dangerous cancers out there. The good news is silent reflux can be managed, prevented, and even cured through a change in diet. Dr. Jamie Koufman's recipes not only soothe and curb silent reflux by limiting the kinds of acids found in the foods that cause it, but they're delicious too! This creamy smoothie uses ginger, which is one of the best ingredients for reflux. Also, yogurt and milk are both acid neutralizers that help keep reflux at bay.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ice
• 2 cups milk
• 2 bananas, ripe
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated fine
• 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a blender, add the ice, milk, yogurt, bananas, and ginger.
Blend until smooth.
Add sugar as needed.

Notes

you can use lactose-free fat-free or 1 percent milk, but you can use any type of milk.
If you don’t like ginger or there’s none fresh, substitute 1/4 tsp orange zest or vanilla or almond extract.
This smoothie is delicious and combines many of the best reflux foods