Antioxidant Packed Smoothie for Gut Health & Post Workout Recovery

Makes 2x 24oz smoothies

You Will Need:

2 cups mixed frozen berries (I love the Wyman’s of Maine frozen cherry, berry, kale mix)

2 cups whole milk Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons flax seed

1 handful fresh kale or spinach, or 1/2 cup frozen ( you can omit if using a frozen berry/veg mix)

1 cup 100% cranberry juice

1 cup tart cherry juice

2 scoops creatine (I love Momentous & Naked brands unflavored third party tested creatine monohydrate)

1/2 cup ice

extra water if too thick

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients into a blender, layering the liquids on bottom and solids on top.

2. Blend and serve immediately. Add more liquid or ice to adjust consistency if needed.

This smoothie is packed with antioxidants, protein, fiber, b vitamins, potassium, and some plant based omega 3's to keep you fueled and healthy this summer- not to mention hydrated too! This recipe is also fantastic to support gut health.

Prebiotic fiber from the fruit, veg, & flax seed feed good bacteria in the gut. Probiotics from the Greek yogurt supply the microbiome with healthy bacteria to promote regular digestion and microbial diversity, which helps us digest and tolerate a wide variety of foods. Antioxidants from foods like berries, cranberries, kale, and cherries help feed good bacteria, reduce growth of harmful bacteria, and reduce inflammation. There have even been studies showing that consumption of cranberry juice reduces the risk of h pylori overgrowth (a bacteria I find often on stool testing in my practice that is associated with ulcers, poor iron & B12 absorption, low stomach acid production, abdominal pain, bloating, and poor digestion of foods).

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