From the lush tropical rainforests to the dry desert landscapes, from the mountainous highlands to the frigid polar caps, our planet is a thing of beauty. To celebrate Earth Day, we’ve taken fruits and vegetables from our favorite planet and blended them into a delicious smoothie. It starts with Organic Plain Lowfat Lifeway Kefir.Made with live probiotics and organic milk, it’s our favorite healthy way to celebrate Mother Earth.
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.
Ingredients
- Purple Layer
- 2 cups organic blueberries
- 4 tbsp flaxseeds
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup Organic Plain Lowfat Kefir
- Green Layer
- 1 Cup Spinach
- 1 Cup Kale
- 2 Cups organic frozen Avocado
- 1 cup additional Organic Plain Lifeway Kefir
Directions
- For Purple Layer
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- For Green Layer
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Layer in and slightly mix together each layer to look like the earth.
