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AUTUMN
Bloating, nausea, cramping and intestinal discomfort are all too
common complaints. In this issue The Healthy Chef presents two
delicious stepping stones on the pathway to a happy gut.
RECIPES: TERESA CUTTER
Green Goddess Smoothie
This delicious smoothie is a prebiotic powerhouse that will keep
your good gut bacteria smiling! I make this nourishing lowFODMAP (i.e. good for people with irritable bowel syndrome)
smoothie most weeks as it helps cleanse my digestive system and
makes me feel awesome! I encourage you to enjoy this smoothie
every day for one full week!
What’s great about it?
Kiwi fruit contains an enzyme called actinidain that helps aid digestion
and absorption of nutrients. Kiwi fruit also work as a pre-biotic for
your gut. Pre-biotics are high-fibre foods that stimulate the favourable
growth of pro-biotic bacteria in the gut and help rebuild the natural
levels of good bacteria that your body needs. A good supply of probiotics in the gut will boost your immune system, enhance digestion
and reduce digestive disorders. Green super foods, such as kale and
spinach, help to increase alkalinity and detoxification in your body
that can promote healing. They are also rich in vitamins A, C and K
and folic acid, as well as calcium, potassium, copper and iron – all of
which are necessary for healthy bones, skin and eyes.
Serves 2
Time: 5 mins
Ingredients
2 kiwi fruit, washed and chopped with the skin on
1 handful baby spinach leaves
½ lemon or lime with skin removed
½ Lebanese cucumber
1½ cups water or coconut water
1 kale leaf or cavolo nero leaf
1 teaspoon chia seeds or flaxseed
1 teaspoon Healthy Chef Natural Immune Support
1 sprig parsley
Combine all the ingredients in a high performance blender.
Blend until smooth and add more water if needed for a thinner
consistency. Pour into a large glass and enjoy.
Inspiration
• This smoothie makes the perfect cleansing breakfast or
afternoon pick-me-up.
• It’s very portable – just pour into glass jars, seal and place
into the fridge for 1 or 2 days until required.
• Adding ginger and turmeric will provide extra antiinflammatory benefits.
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