A healthy gut is increasingly becoming something difficult to achieve – thanks to GMO foods, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and all types of processed food. Our digestive system is designed such that it remains healthy and responds well only when it is treated with natural food like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Unfortunately, fruits and vegetables have taken a backseat in our daily diets, as we find ourselves enamoured by beverages and other products replete with artificial ingredients and elements. Consequently, we end up essentially torturing our gut by making it take in stuff for what it was never designed.

Well, it’s time to be nice to your gut! Read on to learn about five smoothie recipes for a healthy gut. These smoothies provide necessary nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and other components – that are great not only for your stomach but for your entire body. We have also kept in mind that the ingredients should be something easy to procure and that the smoothies should not take much time to prepare. In fact, all these smoothies will take no more than two minutes to make. You can even refrigerate them, and carry them to work, for a healthy snack-break.

Here are a few pointers for getting the perfect smoothie :

• First of all, try to get your fruits and vegetables as much fresh as possible. This will ensure that you get the maximum nutrition.
• Secondly, drink different smoothies on different days to avoid tiring your taste buds with the same flavors.
• Thirdly, know the benefits of each ingredient, and try experimenting a little with new ingredients.
• Lastly, and most importantly, know what type of smoothies do not suit you, and avoid them.

Banana spinach smoothie
This smoothie offers a range of benefits. Kale and spinach give you loads of vitamins and add fiber. The banana gives you calories and provides minerals. Avocado boosts your brain activity. These ingredients, taken together, will make your smoothie balanced and highly nutritious.

Ingredients:

• Full – fat coconut milk or almond milk- one to two cups
• Kale – two cups
• Spinach – two cups
• Avocado – half
• Frozen bananas – two, cut into chunks.
• Freshly grated ginger – one teaspoon
• Tablespoon chia or flax seeds – half tablespoon
• Tablespoon bee pollen – half tablespoon

Method:
Take all the aforementioned ingredients and blend them till you get a smooth texture.

Cinnamon Berry Smoothie
Here is a smoothie to help you get rid of intestinal gas, and boost the metabolism of sugars in your gut. Cinnamon is the main ingredient that is blended with healthy fats from milk, and from non-dairy products and avocado. This smoothie contains loads of fiber, that will help you keep your gut healthy.

Ingredients:

• Dairy free milk- one and a half cup
• Avocado- half
• Kale- one cup
• Frozen berries- one cup
• Cinnamon- quarter teaspoon
• If you are looking to increase the flavor, then add vanilla to it.

Method:
Mix all these ingredients in a blender and make this smoothie. This will serve two people.

Berry Flax Smoothie
Rich in omega-3 content and high fiber, this smoothie is perfect for you if you have constipation. Adding spinach and berries will boost the fiber content. The presence of ginger in this smoothie is very good for the stomach. You can use flax oil if you feel that flax seeds are hard to digest.

Ingredients:

• Dairy free milk – one and a half cup
• Frozen or fresh berries – half cup
• Spinach – one cup
• Flax seeds, ground – one tablespoon
• Peeled ginger root – one teaspoon

Method:
Mix all these ingredients in a blender and make this smoothie. This will serve two people.

Ultimate Gut Health Smoothie
The ultimate gut health smoothie is full of greens, aloe vera, and probiotics that are great for the digestive system. The vanilla and cinnamon in this smoothie will give you the sweet taste that you crave. Unsweetened dairy yogurt is also a great option. Adding berries will provide more sweetness.

Ingredients:

• Dairy free milk – half cup
• Dairy free yogurt (unsweetened) – half cup
• Spinach or any leafy green – one cup
• Cinnamon – one teaspoon
• Vanilla extract – one teaspoon
• Aloe vera juice – one ounce

Method: 
Mix all these ingredients in a blender and make this smoothie. This will serve two people.

Berry Beauty Smoothie
There is a link between your gut health and skin. Hydration too helps to keep your skin healthy. That’s why this smoothie contains romaine lettuce. The rest of the ingredients add fiber to your diet, and help to ward off constipation.

Ingredients:

• Dairy-free milk – one and a half cup
• Romaine lettuce – one cup
• Kale – one cup
• Berries – one cup
• Avocado – half

Method:
Put all these ingredients in a blender to get this fantastic smoothie. This will serve two people.

So what are you waiting for? Visit your grocery store, get the ingredients and prepare your gut friendly smoothie!