Refreshing, nourishing, and oh so delicious! This super green Avocado Kiwi, and Pineapple Kefir smoothie is high in vitamin C, potassium, protein, probiotics, calcium, and healthy fats, thanks to superfood ingredients. Our Farmer Cheese and kefir are both loaded with probiotics, plus complete protein with no added salt. They’re also great sources of calcium, plus potassium. The fruits offer additional nutrients including fiber, vitamin C, potassium, natural folate, and more. Enjoy!
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You 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 unique trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 Lifeway Organic Organic Plain Lowfat Kefir
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 avocado, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1-2 tsp. honey or maple syrup to sweeten
- Fresh mint, to garnish
- Water/ice, for consistency
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Additional frozen kefir or ice may be added for consistency. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or additional kiwi slices.
