Dr Megan Rossi, the founder of The Gut Health Doctor, shared the simple recipe that anyone can try to boost their gut health
A dietician has shared a green smoothie recipe that’s easy to make at home to help “nourish your gut.” Dr Megan Rossi, a gut health scientist, registered dietitian, and founder of The Gut Health Doctor, regularly shares advice on @theguthealthdoctor’s Instagram page.
In a recent video, Dr Rossi explained why she prefers whole-food greens over greens powders, suggesting that “the beneficial stuff like the fibres and the polyphenols” included in these drinks often “get damaged during the processing.”
The expert told followers: “If you want to nourish your gut and save money, swap the powders for real, whole-food greens.” Dr Rossi also shared her green cooler recipe for fans keen to make their own smoothie at home.
Ingredients (serves two)
1 large cucumber (approx 270g)
50g baby spinach leaves
1/2 avocado
10g fresh ginger (or to taste)
2 sticks celery (approx 100g)
1 apple
1 kiwi fruit (skin included)
2 tsp chia seeds
250ml water
Method
Dr Rossi said: “Add all the ingredients to a blender (include the skin for all except the avo) and blitz for 2 minutes until smooth. Taste, adjust the ginger and fruit to your preference, and enjoy!”
She added that you can replace the celery with extra cucumber and swap the apple for one banana if you’re experiencing bloating. As The Gut Health Doctor points out: “Most people get a little bloated from time to time and that is completely normal.
“But for some, it can become a stressful part of life, especially if it impacts your confidence and energy levels or makes you feel physically uncomfortable.”
Generally, you can reduce bloating by eating foods high in fibre, drinking plenty of water, and exercising regularly. If you’re experiencing bloating, it’s also advised not to drink lots of fizzy drinks or eat lots of spicy, fatty, or sugary foods.
In some cases, bloating could be caused by a food intolerance, coeliac disease or irritable bowel syndrome. If you have any concerns about your health you should talk to your GP.
