Booster Juice Post - op??

Lauren · December 21, 2009

heyy everyone!

So I am addicted to Booster juice!! I know canadians will know what im talking about...not sure if most americans will...it serves smoothies (the best smoothies ever!) and they are actually pretty healthy(i think?) but i was wondering if anyone post - op has had booster juice smoothies?

deedee · December 21, 2009

I'd never heard of them, but just did a quick google search and found the nutritional information (if this is the correct thing).

Booster juice Nutritional Information

Just from clicking on a few of the them, they might be a little high in carbs/calories for a really early pre-op food. I guess really early out you wouldn't be able to get through much of it anyway. I know my first couple/three months out I really tried to stay under 30 grams of carbs per day, and it seems one of these would definitely put you over that with just the drink, BUT every surgeon has their own recommendations and many things seem to work for different people, so it might be okay.

Jachut · December 22, 2009

If they're anything like Boost juice here, smoothies, fresh juices, wheat grass shots and such, then they're diabolical!

Great way to get in some fruit, and your Vitamins and antioxidants but great way to ingest a shedload of sugar and carbs too. And the reason why all the young girls walking round the shops sucking on big cups (does this look revolt anyone else?) have nice muffin tops to match their smoothies. Mega calories!

Like anything, moderation is probably the key. It is a meal, not a snack, count the calories (and the carbs if that's your bag), allow for it and therefore enjoy. But dont suck one down every day of the week under the mistaken belief that its "health food".