For many years breakfast was not something I looked forward to because of my own digestive woes until I discovered smoothies. Smoothies are an ideal way to consume foods that typically your body may have trouble digesting. I have found smoothies, loaded with fiber and good probiotics, essential for my own health.
Kefir has amazing health benefits and is loaded with good bacteria, which is important for reducing toxicity in the body, liver health, immune health and optimal digestion.
- Coconut milk kefir – homemade Kefir has 65+ strains of good bacteria.
- Water kefir has about 30 different beneficial microbial strains.
- Commercial store-bought kefir has about 10 different beneficial microbial strains, more than most bottled, store-bought probiotics.
You can use coconut milk, coconut water kefir, water kefir, goat milk or milk kefir for this recipe.
Digestion Kefir Pear Smoothie
- 2 pears
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/4 cup coconut milk kefir, dairy free yogurt, or avocado
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 inch piece of ginger
- 1/2 cup water
- ice: optional
- stevia or honey- optional
Make sure to always buy organic when consuming fruits and vegetables. The most cost effective way it to find a local farm, join a co-op or join a CSA in your community.
You can find more about the fruits and vegetables that are key for buying organic here.
I added 1/2 cup spinach to my smoothie for an extra boost of natural iron. Plus, I added coconut water for hydration. This smoothie is the perfect breakfast smoothie for anyone looking to ditch the bloat, eat healthy, consume live bacteria in the most tasty way and eat a nutrient dense and delicious breakfast. ENJOY!
For more information about digesting your food properly, detoxing the body for more energy, please contact me at rachel@rachelswellness.com for a free 15 minute consultation. Lots of love to you and good belly health!
xoxoxo, Rachel
