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You may not be feeling “a bit out of whack” as Angela Liddon at OhSheGlows puts it, but there’s no harm in packing in the healthy nutrients in this tasty green smoothie anyway. It will give your digestion a boost and have you feeling even better than you thought in no time.
At the time of writing this, with a little one just a few months old, Angela knew she needed a boost – not to mention get more sleep, aaagh! Angela’s recipe is …
Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free …
If it’s free from all those factors, what’s left you may ask? Here’s what Angela has to say about the nutrients in this lovely smoothie …
… many digestion-friendly and immune-boosting foods:
// Pineapple // Digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits, immune support. One cup gives you 105% of your daily Vitamin C requirements. I use frozen pineapple chunks in smoothies to save time.
// Fresh ginger // Soothes the intestinal tract and helps with digestion. Awesome for all kinds of gastrointestinal relief, such as morning sickness. Anti-inflammatory and immune boosting.
// Fresh parsley // Rich in vitamins K, C, A, folate, and antioxidants. It’s a natural diuretic which can help release water retention. Opt for flat-leaf parsley as it’s less bitter than curly parsley. Cilantro would be a nice swap here too!
// Avocado // Major anti-inflammatory benefits + heart-healthy fats. High in fibre which aids with digestion.
// Banana // Rich in B6, manganese, Vitamin C, fibre, and potassium. Interesting to note – while bananas are high in sugar, they have a low glycemic index score which means that they won’t spike blood sugar levels. It’s soothing to the digestive track and thought to regulate the bowels and enhance friendly gut bacteria.
// Lemon // Rich in vitamin C. Aids digestion and helps flush out toxins.
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Recipe: Digestion-Aiding Green Smoothie
Serves 2-1/4 cups
Ingredients:
- 1 heaping cup Pineapple chunks, frozen
- 1/2 large Banana, frozen
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Coconut Water
- 1/4 cup packed fresh Parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons Avocado
- 1 teaspoon packed fresh Ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon Probiotic powder, optional
- Lemon or Lime slice, for garnish
Fresh mint also gives this smoothie a nice digestion boost (not to mention a delicious minty flavour).
Blend until smooth. Enjoy.
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