If you’ve seen our recent Youtube video, ‘Is Your Anxiety Caused By Your Gut’ then you’ll understand the gut brain connection and how important polyphenol rich foods are for a healthier digestive system.
Incorporating purple, red and brown plants foods which are naturally rich in polyphenols will help to feed your beneficial bacteria, creating a healthier gut.
This simple recipe is full of polyphenol rich foods and fibre that will nourish your digestive system.
If you aren’t a big fan of beetroot, don’t stress because you can barely taste it in this recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 banana
1/2 cup fresh beetroot (peeled and diced)
1/2 cup frozen raspberries (we like the OOB organic berries)
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
Directions
- Grab a fresh beetroot bulb, peel the outside and then dice.
- Add all ingredients together and pop in a high speed blender such as a Vitamix, Thermomix or Nutribullet.
- Enjoy upon wakening to cleanse the digestive system, as a part of your breakfast or as a nourishing, gut friendly snack throughout the day.
