Lift your glass and drink to gut health! It’s really that simple. With 12 probiotics from our kefir, potassium from bananas, and fiber from hazelnuts, every sip is a love letter to your digestive system.
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 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pitted dates
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup hazelnuts
- 3 tsp cocoa powder
- 2 tsp maple syrup
Directions
- Add all ingredients to the pitcher of a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth, or until desired consistency is reached.
- Optional Toppings: cocoa powder, banana slices, chopped hazelnuts, and/or cocoa nibs.
