This gut healing green machine makes use of two inflammation reducing nutrients.

Glutamine is an essential amino acid that is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, it facilitates the growth and repair of the intestinal lining.

Slippery elm is a traditional herb for easing inflammation in the stomach and intestines.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving

• 1/2 banana
• 250ml coconut water
• 1/4 tsp probiotic powder
• 1 tbsp L-glutamine powder
• 1 tsp slippery elm powder
• 1 large handful of kale
• 1/2 ripe pear de-cored and chopped
• 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped
• 30g vanilla vegan protein powder

Put all ingredients into a blender, nuke and serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving: kcals 305, Protein 35.6, carbohydrates 40.9g of which sugars 17.5g, Fat 3.3g of which saturates 0g.

Recipe adapted from Christina Bailies “The Gut Health Diet Plan”