This delicious pink drink is one of my favourite ways to show your vagina some TLC. It’s so easy to whip up and takes just 5 minutes using only a handful of ingredients!
Cranberries are a natural powerhouse for vaginal health, rich in antioxidants that may help to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and support overall urinary tract health1. I’ve paired this with probiotic-rich Greek yoghurt to care for down there.
Cranberries work by preventing bad bacteria from sticking to the bladder walls, while the probiotics in Greek yoghurt may help to maintain a healthy balance of good bacteria in the vagina. They work together to create a supportive environment for your body’s natural defences, particularly in maintaining the health and delicate balance of the vaginal flora2.
The flavour was very tart at first, but you can easily customise the sweetness with Medjool dates or banana.
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With care,
Jess x
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mixed frozen berries
- 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt, or kefir
- ½ cup almond milk, or milk of choice
- 2 serves JSHealth Vitamins Collagen Creamer, optional
Optional sweeteners: 2 medjool dates, 1 banana
Method:
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and serve.
Time to cook: 5
Serves: 2
Reference:
- Williams, G., Stothart, C.I., Hahn, D., Stephens, J.H., Craig, J. and Hodson, E.M. (2023). Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections. The Cochrane library, 2023(11). doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd001321.pub7.
- Reid, G. (2002). The Role of Cranberry and Probiotics in Intestinal and Urogenital Tract Health. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 42(sup3), pp.293–300. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/10408390209351918.
