This smoothie is absolutely scrumptious and I know you’re going to love the full-bodied flavor, smooth texture, and without a doubt, the health benefits. We know fiber helps to keep us regular, but did you know:

Benefits of Fiber

• Feeds beneficial gut bacteria, promoting a healthy microbiome
• Helps maintain a healthy weight by creating a feeling of fullness after eating
• Slows the absorption of sugar, which helps control blood glucose levels
• Lowers cholesterol levels, particularly LDL (“bad”) cholesterol (!)
• Reduces the risk of developing diverticular disease
• May lower the risk of colorectal cancer

And incorporating sufficient fiber also facilities peak gut health. These well-being benefits are astounding:

Importance of Gut Health

• Your gut microbiome influences your immune system function, with about 70% of immune cells residing in the gut
• A healthy gut helps with proper nutrient absorption from the foods you eat
• Gut health is linked to mental health through the gut-brain axis (incredible!)
• A balanced microbiome may help reduce inflammation throughout the body
• Healthy gut bacteria produce essential vitamins, including B vitamins and vitamin K
• A diverse microbiome has been associated with lower rates of allergies and autoimmune conditions
• Gut health affects hormone regulation, including those that control hunger and satiety

So now that we know why we should add more fiber, let’s make this super satiating smoothie together:

• Organic broccoli slaw (carrot sticks and broccoli stalks)
• Organic frozen triple berry blend
• 1 avocado
• protein powder (today we used this one, but if you’re looking for other favorites, check out these options)
• vegan milk

It is so simple and positively pumped with goodness! Take a look at these fiber totals per serving:

• The broccoli slaw has 7.4 grams of fiber per cup.
• The berries have 9 grams of fiber per cup.
• A medium avocado has 13 grams of fiber.
• The vegan milk (today I used homemade walnut milk) has 4 grams per serving.

For a grand total of 26.9 grams of fiber in your morning smoothie! Would you believe you just hit your fiber requirement (recommended between 25-30 grams from food sources) for the day?! And now you’re full into lunch, you feel satiated and regular and you’re supporting your cells, your gut, and fighting disease. What a win!

Stay well and joyful, kind friend!