Our bodies cannot benefit from all the nutritious foods we eat if our guts are not in good working order
Prebiotics build helpful gut bacteria, improving gastrointestinal health as well as potentially enhancing calcium absorption. Examples of prebiotics include: avocado, bananas, onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus, artichokes, soybeans and whole-wheat foods
Probiotics repopulate the ‘good’ bacteria already found in the gut, boosting immunity and overall health. Examples include yogurt, kefir and aged cheeses.
Therefore adding banana to your yogurt is a win-win. Likewise adding banana or avocado to your smoothie. However, depending on what else you include, you may only want to add half a banana or a quarter of an avocado or the calories could be sky-high which would not be good for other aspects of your health.
The recipe below comes from DrAxe who says …
Did you know that papaya is great for digestion? The tropical fruit is loaded with enzymes and antioxidants that help the body detox and reduce inflammation. It’s also a super tasty ingredient for smoothies …
Recipe: Papaya Kefir Smoothie
Serves 2
Ingredients:
½ cup Strawberries
1 cup sliced Papaya
1 Banana
1 cup Coconut Kefir, or yogurt
1 scoop vanilla bone broth Protein Powder*, or one of your choice.
sprig of Mint
½ cup ice Water
Blend until smooth. Enjoy.
* If you prefer not to use protein powders then you can leave it out or use another protein source instead.
Other Sources of Protein
For example:
1/4 cup oats = 6 grams protein
1/2 cup cottage cheese = 12 grams
1/2 cup quinoa gives 12 grams protein
add 2 cups of spinach and you increase your protein by another 10 grams.
These whole foods will also keep you feeling full longer than a powder.
You could also add a tablespoon of flaxseed for a healthy boost of omega-3 essential fatty acids that help feed the brain and keep it healthy.
Source: DrAxe
Photo: DrinkMeHealthy
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