You’re just too good to be true. I carrot cake my eyes off of you. Our Carrot Cake Smoothie featuring our vanilla kefir tastes like you’re biting into an indulgent slice of dessert, but the protein and probiotics are hidden benefits. We’ll have our carrot cake and drink it too, thank you very much.
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.
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 the 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.
Servings: 2Ingredients
- 2 cups Vanilla Lowfat Kefir
- 1/2 cup frozen sweet potato
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 carrot, grated
- ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Walnut pieces to garnish
Directions
- Add all ingredients to the pitcher of a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth, or until desired consistency is reached.
- Top with a sprinkle of walnut pieces, caramelized carrots, and a splash of whole milk kefir.
- Caramelizing carrots: slice carrots into circles 1/2 inch thick and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt then broil in the oven till golden.
