Gut Gold Smoothie

5 Delicious Healthy Green Smoothies

If you love smoothies then they can be an easy way to get nutrients and feed yourself on the go. They are also super easy for our gut to absorb.

The key to a smoothie that will sustain your energy levels is to add protein and a little fat to each one. Then you can layer in any super foods you want plus some
fruit and veg.

5 Delicious Healthy Green Smoothies 

Gut Gold Smoothie

The gut gold smoothie is rich in potassium, and can also help reduce reflux as it works like an antacid so is great for gut healing. 

Serves 1

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup kale
  •  ½ cup spinach
  •  ½ cup celery leaves (not stems)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp LSA
  • 2 tbsp brown rice protein (or Zing Wellbeing protein powder)
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ can of 400ml coconut milk
  • 1 banana
  • A knob of fresh ginger (approx 1cm)
  • A knob of fresh turmeric (approx 1cm)

METHOD
Blend all ingredients well. Add water for desired texture if needed.

CALORIES + MACRO NUTRIENTS per serve
FAT 60g
CAL 206
PROTEIN 15g
FIBRE 18.2g
CARBS 77

Benefits:
Banana is rich in potassium, and can also help reduce reflux as it works like an antacid so is great for gut healing.

A little ginger and turmeric each day can assist in healing a leaky gut and reducing inflammation.

Gut healing smoothie 

Serves 1

Benefits of the gut healing smoothie - Kale will assist with liver detox and fat metabolism, like most leafy greens. It is jammed with so many nutrients that it has been dubbed a superfood on its own.

Maca is high in vitamins and minerals, and is full of amino acids and plant sterols which improve immune system and lower cholesterol.

It is also a powerful adaptogen. Hemp is full of chlorophyll, all 8 essential amino
acids, essential fatty acids-omega 3 and gamma- linolenic acid. High in iron,
magnesium and zinc, it is a great source of plant protein.

INGREDIENTS
• 600ml cold water
• 1 kale stalk and leaves
• ¼ avocado
• 1 banana
• 3 tsp chia seed
• 3 tsp flaxseed meal
• 1 tsp maca powder
• 2 tbsp. hemp seeds
• 1 tbsp. honey

Optional serve of protein powder

METHOD
Blend and enjoy straight away.

CALORIES + MACRO NUTRIENTS CALORIES + MACRO NUTRIENTS PER SERVE

FAT 35g
CAL 591
PROTEIN 20g
FIBRE 14g
CARBS 60g

 

Green Juice

Fight the bloat with this green juice smoothie recipe! 

Serves 1

INGREDIENTS
• ½ cup papaya
• ½ cup pineapple
• ½ cucumber
• 2 cups ice
• ¼ cup mint
• ½ cup baby spinach
• 1 tbsp. chia seeds
• ½ water – or as needed for desired consistency

Optional: Serve of protein powder

METHOD
Blend all ingredients together until smooth.

BENEFITS

Papaya and pineapple in the recipe are rich in antioxidants, which help protect
the body against damage from harmful molecules called free radicals.

Fibre and enzymes in papaya both aid in digestion and assist with reducing bloating along with mint which is renowned as a super tummy food.

CALORIES + MACRO NUTRIENTS per serve
FAT 4g
CAL 158
PROTEIN 4g (27g with protein powder)
FIBRE 8g
CARBS 30g

Belly Fat-Busting Smoothie Recipe

Enjoy this smoothie as a nutritious breakfast or post-workout snack to start targeting belly fat and support your overall health.

With the right combination of ingredients, it’s possible to reduce harmful belly fat and improve your wellbeing from the inside out!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ cucumber
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/4 avocado
  • ½ lemon
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp of Zing Wellbeing Vanilla Organic and plant based protein powder

Instructions:

  1. Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per serve without protein powder):

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 6g (29g with protein powder)
  • Fibre: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fat: 16g

Rhian's Green Gut Loving Smoothie

Ingredients 
  • Slice of fresh pineapple
  • BIG handful of spinach
  • Fresh turmeric piece (or use 1 tsp powder)
  • 1 Tsp of wheatgrass powder
  • Fresh ginger chunk
  • 30g Zing Wellbeing vanilla protein powder
  • 100ml milk

Method:

Pop all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.  Enjoy! 

Macros

  • Calories 220
  • Protein 35g
  • Carbs 15g
  • Fat 4g
  • Fibre 5g
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