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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4
Active Time:15 mins
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:15 mins
Total Time:
Servings:4
Servings:
4
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Jump to recipeIf you’re looking for a quick and easy way to give your gut health a boost, you can make your ownGreen Wellness Shot. It tastes delicious, and it’s full of prebiotics and beneficial vitamins.The mix of fruits and veggies in this shot are packed full of fiber, which helps keep your digestive system healthy. All of that fiber ferments in your gut to feed your gut bacteria and eventually produce postbiotics—which can help lower inflammation. Read on for our expert tips, including the best time to take a wellness shot.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!You can add some parsley for a little extra green and nutrients.Swap in any blendable fruits to change up the flavor, like peaches, apricots, cantaloupe and strawberries.Nutrition NotesKiwiis a powerhouse for digestive-health benefits. Regular consumption of kiwi can help with relief from both upper gastrointestinal symptoms of discomfort or reflux, and lower GI discomfort associated with constipation.Pineapplecontains an enzyme called bromelain, which can aid in digestion. It also contains a large amount of water, which is helpful for alleviating digestive issues when increasing fiber in your diet.Mangocontains fiber that gut bacteria love to eat to stay healthy, and feeding the good bacteria in your gut helps to maintain a healthy microbiome.Chia seedsare an important source of omega-3 fatty acids and a rich source of fiber, both of which can help the gut-brain axis—a communication network between the gut and aspects of the brain, which can impact mood, cognition and mental health.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
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If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to give your gut health a boost, you can make your ownGreen Wellness Shot. It tastes delicious, and it’s full of prebiotics and beneficial vitamins.The mix of fruits and veggies in this shot are packed full of fiber, which helps keep your digestive system healthy. All of that fiber ferments in your gut to feed your gut bacteria and eventually produce postbiotics—which can help lower inflammation. Read on for our expert tips, including the best time to take a wellness shot.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!You can add some parsley for a little extra green and nutrients.Swap in any blendable fruits to change up the flavor, like peaches, apricots, cantaloupe and strawberries.Nutrition NotesKiwiis a powerhouse for digestive-health benefits. Regular consumption of kiwi can help with relief from both upper gastrointestinal symptoms of discomfort or reflux, and lower GI discomfort associated with constipation.Pineapplecontains an enzyme called bromelain, which can aid in digestion. It also contains a large amount of water, which is helpful for alleviating digestive issues when increasing fiber in your diet.Mangocontains fiber that gut bacteria love to eat to stay healthy, and feeding the good bacteria in your gut helps to maintain a healthy microbiome.Chia seedsare an important source of omega-3 fatty acids and a rich source of fiber, both of which can help the gut-brain axis—a communication network between the gut and aspects of the brain, which can impact mood, cognition and mental health.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to give your gut health a boost, you can make your ownGreen Wellness Shot. It tastes delicious, and it’s full of prebiotics and beneficial vitamins.The mix of fruits and veggies in this shot are packed full of fiber, which helps keep your digestive system healthy. All of that fiber ferments in your gut to feed your gut bacteria and eventually produce postbiotics—which can help lower inflammation. Read on for our expert tips, including the best time to take a wellness shot.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2mediumkiwis, peeled and chopped (about ⅔ cup)1cupcoarsely chopped unpeeledGranny Smith apple1cupchoppedfresh spinach1cupchoppedfresh pineapple1cupcoconut water½cupchoppedmango¼cuplemon juice¼cuppressed celery juice1tablespoonchia seeds2teaspoonsgratedfresh ginger
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Ingredients
2mediumkiwis, peeled and chopped (about ⅔ cup)
1cupcoarsely chopped unpeeledGranny Smith apple
1cupchoppedfresh spinach
1cupchoppedfresh pineapple
1cupcoconut water
½cupchoppedmango
¼cuplemon juice
¼cuppressed celery juice
1tablespoonchia seeds
2teaspoonsgratedfresh ginger
DirectionsCombine kiwis, apple, 1 cup each spinach, pineapple and coconut water, ½ cup mango, ¼ cup each lemon juice and celery juice, 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 2 teaspoons ginger in a high-speed blender; process until smooth, about 1 minute.(Alternatively, process in a regular blender until smooth, about 3 minutes.)Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanDivide the mixture among 4 (6-ounce) bottles. Cover and refrigerate the shots until chilled, about 15 minutes.Frequently Asked QuestionsThe juice will last for up to a week if refrigerated in an airtight container. The ingredients will separate, so give it a good shake before drinking.Your gut bacteria don’t mind when they are fed; however, it might be best to drink it in the morning or early afternoon. This drink may help stimulate digestion and increase gut motility, so this will give your body a chance to take advantage of the benefits throughout the day.You can use up your chia seeds in so many ways, including sprinkling them on salads or yogurt, adding them toovernight oatmealand dips, as well as making your ownenergy bitesand protein bars,jam,pudding, homemade muffins andbread.EatingWell.com, October 2024
Directions
Combine kiwis, apple, 1 cup each spinach, pineapple and coconut water, ½ cup mango, ¼ cup each lemon juice and celery juice, 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 2 teaspoons ginger in a high-speed blender; process until smooth, about 1 minute.(Alternatively, process in a regular blender until smooth, about 3 minutes.)Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanDivide the mixture among 4 (6-ounce) bottles. Cover and refrigerate the shots until chilled, about 15 minutes.Frequently Asked QuestionsThe juice will last for up to a week if refrigerated in an airtight container. The ingredients will separate, so give it a good shake before drinking.Your gut bacteria don’t mind when they are fed; however, it might be best to drink it in the morning or early afternoon. This drink may help stimulate digestion and increase gut motility, so this will give your body a chance to take advantage of the benefits throughout the day.You can use up your chia seeds in so many ways, including sprinkling them on salads or yogurt, adding them toovernight oatmealand dips, as well as making your ownenergy bitesand protein bars,jam,pudding, homemade muffins andbread.
Combine kiwis, apple, 1 cup each spinach, pineapple and coconut water, ½ cup mango, ¼ cup each lemon juice and celery juice, 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 2 teaspoons ginger in a high-speed blender; process until smooth, about 1 minute.(Alternatively, process in a regular blender until smooth, about 3 minutes.)
Divide the mixture among 4 (6-ounce) bottles. Cover and refrigerate the shots until chilled, about 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked QuestionsThe juice will last for up to a week if refrigerated in an airtight container. The ingredients will separate, so give it a good shake before drinking.Your gut bacteria don’t mind when they are fed; however, it might be best to drink it in the morning or early afternoon. This drink may help stimulate digestion and increase gut motility, so this will give your body a chance to take advantage of the benefits throughout the day.You can use up your chia seeds in so many ways, including sprinkling them on salads or yogurt, adding them toovernight oatmealand dips, as well as making your ownenergy bitesand protein bars,jam,pudding, homemade muffins andbread.
Frequently Asked Questions
The juice will last for up to a week if refrigerated in an airtight container. The ingredients will separate, so give it a good shake before drinking.
Your gut bacteria don’t mind when they are fed; however, it might be best to drink it in the morning or early afternoon. This drink may help stimulate digestion and increase gut motility, so this will give your body a chance to take advantage of the benefits throughout the day.
You can use up your chia seeds in so many ways, including sprinkling them on salads or yogurt, adding them toovernight oatmealand dips, as well as making your ownenergy bitesand protein bars,jam,pudding, homemade muffins andbread.
EatingWell.com, October 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)150Calories2gFat34gCarbs3gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS
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