Our Detox Green Lemonade Smoothie is a dream for your gut health with no pricey pills or powders needed thanks to probiotic Lifeway Kefir! We love a good refreshing glass of lemonade, but the traditional recipe doesn’t have enough nutrients for our liking (and way too much added sugar). So, we’re going green with our Detox Green Lemonade Smoothie instead. By adding our favorite veggies, fruits, and infusing it with lemon, ginger, greens, and probiotics and protein from Lemon Lifeway Kefir, we’ve upgraded this citrusy classic with a delicious flavor you won’t believe can be called a “detox” drink!
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. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.
Prep Time: 2-5 mins Servings: 1Ingredients
- 1 cup loose-leaf spinach
- 1 cup baby kale or arugula
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 a fresh zucchini or cucumber (seeded)
- 1/2 cup frozen or fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup chopped green apple or pear
- Fresh juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh juice of one orange
- 1 cup Whole Milk Lemon Kefir
- 1 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled (or 1/2 tsp. ginger powder)
- Garnishes: fresh mint, lemon slices, orange slices, etc.
Directions
- Add all the ingredients in the order listed to a high-speed blender. Blend on low, then progress to high until thick and creamy. If you want your recipe thicker, feel free to add more pineapple. If you want it thinner, add a little water.
- Feel free to use plain Lifeway Kefir instead of the lemon flavor if you want less sweetness and want a more neutral flavor.
