Smoothies don’t get much simpler than this super immunity-supporting blend! Our creamy Cranberry Crème Brulee Kefir meets tart cranberries and sweet orange juice for a boost of vitamin C, probiotics, plus antioxidants your body needs to stay strong and healthy.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Actually Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole-fat milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.
Prebiotics + Probiotics = a Healthy You
Prebiotics are non-living, non-digestible carbohydrates naturally found in a variety of foods. Your body actually can’t digest prebiotics, so they’re what probiotics feed off of to remain actively working in your digestive system. They help the digestive system by promoting the growth of good bacteria. Prebiotics and probiotics work together in balance to make sure our digestive system stays on track and regular. Research has found that consuming a variety of prebiotic and probiotic food sources may improve your body’s natural functions, including both your immune and digestive system.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lifeway Cranberry Crème Brulee Lowfat Kefir
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 medium banana, sliced and frozen
- 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1-2 Tbsp honey, optional
- Ice, as needed
- Orange slices, to garnish
Directions
- Add all ingredients except for the orange slices into the pitcher of a high-powered blender.
- Blend on high until smooth, or desired consistency is reached.
- If Cranberry Crème Brulee Kefir is not available, simply substitute our Lowfat Madagascar Vanilla Kefir and add additional cranberries!
- This smoothie is on the tart side, but that's one of the reasons we love it! If you want your sipper to be sweeter, include the optional honey.
