When golden milk meets chocolate milkshake, our Turmeric Chocolate Truffle Smoothie brings the best of both culinary worlds together. This blend is right in the middle of indulgent and nutritious because it tastes sinful, but you’re getting in your daily dose of superfoods. Lifeway Kefir and turmeric both provide anti-inflammatory benefits, and chocolate is a well-loved and well-loved superfood that’s excellent for heart, skin, and brain health. 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 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
- 1 cup Chocolate Lowfat Kefir
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp. raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1 tsp. extra-virgin coconut oil
- 1 cup ice
Directions
- Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth, or until desired consistency is reached.