quick and easy gut-friendly drinks.
During our January Gut Health Reset event, we had the pleasure of showcasing two gut-friendly drinks that also make excellent alcohol alternatives for those taking part in Dry January. These drinks are quick to make, packed with gut-healthy ingredients, and the recipes are shared below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Epetome (@epetome_co) Mixed berry smoothiePacked with prebiotics, polyphenols and antioxidants and fibre from the berries, this simple smoothie is perfect for a quick on-the-go breakfast or snack.Ingredients (for 1 smoothie): 125g mixed berries 125g kefir 1 tsp honey Method: 1. In a blender, blend together all ingredients.2. Serve over ice (optional). Kombucha cocktailThe probiotics in kombucha add good bacteria to your microbiome. And the anti-inflammatory compounds in ginger, grapefruit and rosemary help to soothe the gut lining.Ingredients: 250ml Ginger Lemon Kombucha (we used Remedy drinks) 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 slice of grapefruit Ice (to serve) Method:1. Combine the kombucha, grapefruit and rosemary in a glass. Gently press the rosemary and grapefruit to release some of the natural oils and flavours.2. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature. This allows the rosemary and grapefruit to infuse the kombucha with their aromatic and gut-friendly compounds. 3.Add ice and serve. Cheers to supporting your gut health, and feeling great inside and out.
During our January Gut Health Reset event, we had the pleasure of showcasing two gut-friendly drinks that also make excellent alcohol alternatives for those taking part in Dry January.
These drinks are quick to make, packed with gut-healthy ingredients, and the recipes are shared below:
Mixed berry smoothie
Packed with prebiotics, polyphenols and antioxidants and fibre from the berries, this simple smoothie is perfect for a quick on-the-go breakfast or snack.
Ingredients (for 1 smoothie):
- 125g mixed berries
- 125g kefir
- 1 tsp honey
Method:
1. In a blender, blend together all ingredients.
2. Serve over ice (optional).
Kombucha cocktail
The probiotics in kombucha add good bacteria to your microbiome. And the anti-inflammatory compounds in ginger, grapefruit and rosemary help to soothe the gut lining.
Ingredients:
- 250ml Ginger Lemon Kombucha (we used Remedy drinks)
-
1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 slice of grapefruit
-
Ice (to serve)
Method:
1. Combine the kombucha, grapefruit and rosemary in a glass. Gently press the rosemary and grapefruit to release some of the natural oils and flavours.
2. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature. This allows the rosemary and grapefruit to infuse the kombucha with their aromatic and gut-friendly compounds.
3.Add ice and serve.
Cheers to supporting your gut health, and feeling great inside and out.
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