I say blog your drink combos or make a book ;-) I'd read it. I need inspiration when it is 112 degrees here in Dallas. Heat gets to me big time even when I had a colon. Since I have IC I am always nervous with oranges so I usually don't do lemon or orange but lately I have been exploring at home so if I flare I can pee it out every 2 minute. Oh the joy of an IC bladder.
As for absorbing I am all good. I gain weight now I was losing a lot after surgery but that stopped at the 6 month mark! No more donuts for this girl without guilt! I got a crockpot, I figure if I make veggies soft enough in it I can eat more. Also have a vitamix, that thing is my baby, I put it in the safe when I go out of town in case someone broke in and wanted to steal it (not a cheap appliance). I want a hand blender... I think it would be very helpful when I am not in the mood to bust out this blender. Been eying one at William Sonoma. I was once a diehard foodie in the kitchen. I have a dehydrator so I would do raw vegan meals and make chips in there. Especially watermelon it is the best "fruit jerky". Now I am just always nervous and I think that has kicked in depression. I was never a picky eater, I ate everything. Now I ask to hold almost everything and just give me the meat. Hate that.
I look forward to a "grown up" pouch.
I am going to pass your lemonade on to a friend who is an Oly lifter and she is struggling with leg cramps and has been asking for things to help.