Papaya Gut Smoothie

Papaya is the perfect all-round gut loving food as medicine. Its rich in papain, an enzyme that aids digestion by helping the body break down protein. Papaya seeds have anti-parasitic activity for treating intestinal parastites. And the added bonus of slippery elm, soothing on the gut lining and a fabulous prebiotic for beneficial bacterial.

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ cup papaya

1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)

2/3 cup mixed frozen berries

1/2 cup coconut yoghurt or milk kefir

1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime

1 Tbsp chia seeds

2 tsp fresh ginger, chopped

2 Tbsp papaya seeds (reserved from papaya)

1 Tbsp slippery elm powder

Ice cubes (optional)

METHOD

1          Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

2         Enjoy!