SMOOTHIE TO KEEP YOUR GUT HEALTHY

The Great Green Smoothie For a Healthy Gut

Smoothie to Keep Your Gut Healthy. Healing and Restoring Your Gut can be done without wasting money on products that basically don’t work – it can be done with the foods you eat. And to ensure you get all those gut healing and restoring foods, just grab a handful of the recipes ingredients and blend them together into a delicious tasting SMOOTHIE.

Whether it be a smoothie packed with healthy fats, protein, probiotics, good bacteria, fiber, omega-3s, vitamin rich and/or anti-inflammatory foods – a blend of these healing and restoring ingredients will do wonders for your gut. Blend this Great Green Smoothie up today and enjoy the great taste

INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Banana – a rich source of probiotics that promote the growth of good bacteria and a good source of prebiotic fiber
Pineapple – contains bromelain, which makes it easy for us to digest and absorb nutrients and has anti-inflammatory properties that help ease stomachaches
Kiwi – Pectin extracted from kiwifruit may boost the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut, they have plenty of fiber which is good for digestion, and contain a proteolytic enzyme called actinidin that helps break down protein
Spinach – an excellent source of fiber, as well as nutrients like folate, vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin A. Also contain a specific type of sugar that helps fuel growth of healthy gut bacteria
Plums – contain a chock full of soluble and insoluble fiber; Vitamins A, C & K; antioxidants; and can positively affect the gut bacteria (aka microbiota) throughout the colon, helping reduce the risk of colon cancer
Raisins – contains a soluble fiber which aids digestion and reduces stomach issues; also contains tartaric acid which studies show may have anti-inflammatory properties, improve intestinal function, and help to regulate the balance of bacteria in the gut
Coconut Oil – is packed with anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungal nutrient lauric acid which helps boost immunity and improve gut health; helps the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, calcium and magnesium; aids in restoring healthy balance to an imbalance of bacteria in the gut
Yogurt – a fermented food that contains lots of probiotic cultures that strengthen the digestive tract

The Great Green Smoothie for a Healthy Gut
thank you Everyday Health for the recipe base

Ingredients
Handful of Spinach
1 Banana, frozen
1 c chopped Pineapple
1 Kiwi
1 Plum or 1/4 c chopped Raisins
1 tbls Coconut Oil or MCT Oil (preferably)
1/2 c Greek Yogurt
1/4 c Water
Ice/optional

Instructions
Blend spinach and water first, then add the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth, add ice for a thicker smoothie consistency.

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