Posted on: 26 Jul 2024
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Many fruit salads have ingredients such as pineapple, which are likely to irritate your bladder if you have interstitial cystitis (IC). But don't let that keep you from enjoying a tasty and healthy summer treat! If you’re joining friends and family for a picnic, barbeque or pot-luck dinner this summer, offer to bring the fruit salad!
Ingredients:
2 cups blueberries
4 medium pears, diced
(1) 4 1/2-pound piece of watermelon, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
3 avocados, halved and cut into cubes (avocados are rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and may reduce inflammation)
Add any other fruit that doesn't irritate your bladder!
Optional Toppings:
Chopped fresh mint leaves
Grated fresh ginger (ginger may reduce inflammation)
Coconut flakes
Drizzle of honey or maple syrup (or mix 1 part of honey or maple syrup with 2 parts of a trusted brand of pear or apple juice to create a dressing)
Optional Pairings:
Ice cream
Cottage cheese
Whipped cream
Directions:
- Gently mix ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add one (or more) of the optional toppings for a little extra flavor.
- Add one of the optional pairings if you know it doesn't irritate your bladder.
- Serve and enjoy!
For more recipes, check out our cookbooks below:
Living Healthy Cookbook with Information about Urologic Cancers
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