RASPBERRY & KEFIR SMOOTHIE

Try this for the ultimate gut loving breakfast smoothie to start your day right....

#30plantsaweek is a challenge inspired by Professor. Tim Spector. Rather than 5 fruit/ veg a day, aim for a variety of 30 plants a week. This includes fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, herbs and spices. It's the variety that's important, as it feeds and supports your microbiome.

There's at least 10 plants in this 5 ingredient recipe! That's already ⅓ of your #30plantsaweek target reached already!

Purition alone, contains 7 chopped and ground whole foods: Almonds, Golden linseed, Sunflower kernels, Coconut, Chia seeds, Pumpkin and Sesame seeds...

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup Purition Raspberry, or Strawberry 
• 1 cup kefir
• ½ mixed cup of frozen berrries & sliced banana
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

METHOD

• Add all the ingredients to your blender cup and blend until smooth.

HOW TO MAKE VIDEO

TIPS & SWAPS

• Love a topping? Sprinkle with chopped almonds, pistchios or even more fresh berries...
• No Purition Raspberry? Make it your own and try it with any Purition flavour! Strawberry would be great!

TOP 5 TIPS FOR BETTER GUT HEALTH

Gut health is vital for optimal functioning. It affects digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune function.

A balanced gut microbiome supports mental well-being and hormone balance.

Poor gut health can lead to digestive issues, nutrient deficiencies, and inflammation.

Prioritise fibre-rich foods, probiotics, and stress reduction for a thriving gut and overall wellness.

How?

Here's Professor Tim Spector's top 5 tips for a healthier gut microbiome...

• Try to eat 30 different types of plants a week.
  Including seeds, nuts, herbs and spices... it's variety that's important. 
• Eat the rainbow!
  Colourful plants are full of fibre and high in polyphenols - which is what a healthy gut loves!
• Include small amounts of fermented foods daily.
  That's things like (it helps to remember the 4 K's):
  Kefir
  Kombucha
  Kraut
  Kimchi
• Fast when you can...
  Leave a good interval overnight to allow your gut microbes to recover. Avoid snacking during the day.
• Avoid ultra processed foods...
  Not just ready meals or fast food, but look out for artificial sweeteners and food additives which are also damaging our gut microbiome.