Stomach Ulcer Soothing Smoothie

Stomach Ulcer Soothing Smoothie

by | Feb 8, 2023 | Breakfast, Drink, Health & Wellness, Recipes

Two Glasses with Detox Green Smoothie

Check out this berry smoothie for a high antioxidant breakfast loaded with good bacteria to support healthy gut!

Foods that are rich in antioxidants and probiotics can help activate your immune system to help fight infections such as H.pylori that can cause stomach ulcers.

Antioxidants and Flavonoids

Studies have shown that the prevalence of stomach ulcers increases with age. 70% of stomach ulcers is caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. Most ulcers caused by H. pylori are completely treatable. But untreated stomach ulcers can lead to more serious problems, like internal bleeding and stomach cancer. 

If your stomach ulcer is caused by an H. pylori infection, foods that are rich in antioxidants may be beneficial. Antioxidants found in bright coloured fruits and vegetables can help activate your immune system and help combat a H. pylori infection. Read our latest article to learn more about stomach ulcers.

Flavonoids are a phytonutrient found in certain fruits such as berries which can help protect the stomach lining by defending the lining of the stomach and allowing ulcers to heal. In one laboratory study, extracts of various berries inhibited the growth of H. pylori. (4) Also probiotics found in fermented foods such as kefir can also help. Studies have shown that probiotics may be helpful in wiping out H. pylori. The best bacteria to help do this includes Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Saccharomyces.

Try this easy and delicious berry smoothie

References

(1) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18343637/

Stomach Ulcer Soothing Smoothie

Checkout this berry smoothie for a high antioxidant breakfast!
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Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups Frozen Berries
  • 1 cup Plain Kefir
  • 1/2 Banana (medium)
  • 1 tbsp Raw Honey

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 372
Iron 2mg
Fat 3g
Vitamin D 101IU
Carbs 77g
Fiber 10g
Thiamine 0mg
Sugar 62g
Riboflavin 0.6mg
Protein 15g
Cholesterol 10mg
Vitamin B6 0.2mg
Sodium 171mg
Folate 12μg
Potassium 1121mg
Vitamin B12 1.2μg
Vitamin A 537IU
Magnesium 16mg
Vitamin C 67mg
Zinc 0mg
Calcium 443mg
Selenium 1μg

Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogourt

Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogourt

by | Jan 17, 2023 | Recipes

Two Glasses with Detox Green Smoothie

This delicious yet simple Plain Greek Yogurt has less carbs and sugar that regular yoghurt and almost twice the protein (24 grams compared to 13 grams in regular plain yogurt) making it a much healthier option for weight management.

Greek yoghurt has less of the sugar lactose making it easier for people that are lactose intolerance to digest.

Pumpkin is super nutritious. One cup of cooked pumpkin (245 grams) contains 2 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and 245% of RDA (recommended daily intake) for vitamin A and 19% of the RDI for vitamin C. It is also low in calories as 94% of pumpkin is make up of water.

Pumpkins contain antioxidants, such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin. These can neutralize free radicals, stopping them from damaging your cells and can reduce your risk of cancer. (1,2) Because of it’s high Vitamin A levels it helps support healthy eyes and boost the immune system.

Maple Syrup contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Studies indicate that maple syrup contains 24 different antioxidants (3). The darker syrups are made from sap extracted later in the harvest season and they are higher in the antioxidants. When buying maple syrup, make sure to read food labels carefully. This way, you’ll get real maple syrup — not just maple-flavored syrup, which can be loaded with refined sugar or high-fructose corn syrup.

For another great recipe containing maple syrup, check out our turmeric latte recipe.

With this yoghurt recipe you can make a batch of this and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

References

1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814697001969

2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12134711/

3. https://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/publications?id=28297

Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogourt

Love pumpkin pie but don't love all the calories that come with it? This pumpkin pie yogourt is what you're looking for!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup Plain Greek Yogourt
  • 1/3 cup Pureed Pumpkin
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • Whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl until well combined. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 253 
Iron 2mg
Fat 4g
Vitamin D 75IU
Carbs 37g
Vitamin E 1mg
Fiber 3g
Sugar 26g
Riboflavin 0.4mg
Protein 18g
Cholesterol 25mg
Vitamin B6 0.1mg
Sodium 704mg
Folate 10μg
Potassium 246mg
Vitamin A 13652IU
Magnesium 28mg
Vitamin C 15mg
Zinc 1mg
Calcium 438mg
Selenium 1μg

Nut-Free Chickpea Blondies

Nut-Free Chickpea Blondies

by | Sep 18, 2020 | Recipes

Coconut Chicken Curry with Zoodles

A “blondie” might not seem like a healthy snack, but when you take a peek at these ingredients, you may be surprised to see how nutrient dense, yet decadent, they really are! This recipe makes a great snack for kids’ lunch boxes or a healthy dessert for the whole family to enjoy!

Chock full of nutrients, the star of this blondie is the nutty, buttery chickpeas. With both soluble and insoluble fibre they really pack a digestive punch. The soluble fibre, raffinose in chickpeas, gets broken down by the good bacteria in your gut – which means easier and more regular bowel movements. This is great news for all of us, but especially for kids returning to school, as the added stress and change in routine can often lead to constipation in children.

Sunflower seeds are the perfect pairing, providing plant-based protein and fat to keep energy up and blood sugar levels balanced. Sunflower seeds are also a great source of vitamin E, which helps keep hair, skin and nails looking good while protecting your cells from free radical damage. Unfortunately, approximately 60% of North American’s are not consuming adequate amounts of vitamin E daily. Emerging research suggests vitamin E may have a role in regulating allergic airway disease (like asthma)(1) , so adequate vitamin E consumption may be an important preventative in pediatric nutrition.

Lastly, coconut oil provides more healthy fats. The type of saturated fat in coconut oil, medium chain fatty acids, is shuttled to the liver to provide a quick and useable energy source. For adults, eating coconut oil regularly has been shown to support increased metabolism and help promote fat burning, as well as raise HDL (good) cholesterol, which lowers the risk of heart disease. In children, coconut oil provides fuel for the brain to help keep them focused during learning.

This blondie recipe combines good fats with fibre and protein all while keeping the sugars low! There’s just 1 tsp of maple syrup in each blondie making these a solid lunch box addition or a super after school snack and best of all they’re NUT FREE!!

They’re quick and easy to mix together in the food processor, and lining your pan with parchment will make clean up a snap! And because it is so easy to make your kids can make it with you.

 

  1. Joan M. Cook-Millsand Christine A. McCary. Feb 3 2012. Isoforms of Vitamin E Differentially Regulate Inflammation. PMC3271790.

Nut-free Chickpea Blondies

A “blondie” might not seem like a healthy snack, but when you take a peek at these ingredients, you may be surprised to see how nutrient dense, yet decadent, they really are!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 16 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp Coconut Oil plus more for greasing pan
  • 2 cups Chickpeas cooked
  • ½ cup Sunflower Seed Butter
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Exctract
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Sea Salt
  • ¼ tsp Baking Powder
  • ¼ tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • ⅓ cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease an 8 x 8 baking dish with coconut oil. Set aside.
  • Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor with an S-blade. Process until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even processing.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the pan. Bake for 20 -25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the pan comes out clean.
  • Once cooked, remove from oven and let cool for 20-30 minutes. Cut into 16 equal squares and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 112
Carbs: 9g
Fibre: 2g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 7g

Green Monster Muffins

Green Monster Muffins

by | Sep 11, 2020 | Recipes

Coconut Chicken Curry with Zoodles

Do you ever have trouble convincing your kiddies to eat their vegetables? Do they turn their noses up at vegetables?

Then these muffins are your new best friend! They’ll help to get some greens into your kids’ diet.

Spinach was a superfood before superfoods were cool, providing too many health benefits to list. Most people have heard that spinach is good for the eyes, and muscles, but did you know it’s also good for your immune system? Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K which acts as a cofactor for some proteins used in immune response, including Natural Killer cells – the ones that help fight viruses.

Whole grain oats contain a soluble fibre called beta-glucan. This slowly digesting fibre also make you feel fuller, longer by delaying stomach emptying. Beta-glucan fibre only partially dissolves in the gut making a thick, gel like solution that is a friend to your good gut bacteria – and we all need as much immune support as we can find these days! For the adults in the house, oats can reduce LDL (bad cholesterol), reduce blood sugar, and may also improve insulin sensitivity.

Naturally sweetened with both dates and bananas, these muffins provide a solid dose of the essential mineral potassium. In one Canadian study potassium intakes were far below the “adequate Intake” level for all age groups. The European Respiratory Journal found that bananas could decrease wheezing and improve lung function in children with asthma, possibly due to their antioxidant and potassium content. What a simple way to support our respiratory system!

We understand busy families need something quick to prepare. If you’re feeling really keen add some eyes and a smile with a few stevia-sweetened chocolate chips before serving. You can now watch your kids eat their veggies while munching on this delicious Green Monster Muffin.

 

Green Monster Muffins

Do you ever have trouble convincing your kiddies to eat their vegetables? Do they turn their noses up at vegetables?
Then these muffins are your new best friend! They'll help to get some greens into your kids' diet.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp Coconut Oil
  • 2½ cups Baby Spinach
  • 1 Banana ripe
  • ½ Avocado
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 4 Medjool Dates
  • ¾ cup Organic Coconut Milk
  • 2 Eggs large
  • 2.5 cups Oats rolled
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Line 12 regular muffin holes with parchment paper liners.
  • In a blender container, add coconut oil, baby spinach, banana, avocado, protein powder, dates, and coconut milk. Blend until smooth.
  • Add the eggs, oats, baking powder and baking soda to the blender container. Blend again until a batter is formed. Quickly blitz in lemon juice.
  • Scoop the muffin batter into the lined muffin holes. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven. Remove muffins from muffin holes while still warm to prevent sticking. Let cool and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 157
Carbs: 22g
Fibre: 3g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 6g