My Heal Your Gut Smoothie
Updated 3/12/24
This delicious protein smoothie is part of my ingenious master plan to heal my gut to heal my GERD to get rid of the chronic cough to heal my throat and voice so I can sing with the darn radio again!!!
The Trauma
I used to be a singer, a real singer making money singing. My first gig was in first grade singing Oh Holy Night a cappella over the school intercom. Beforehand, I was terrified; afterwards I was hooked. I sang in a bunch of bands, spent 30 years doing musical comedy, singing anywhere and everywhere. Singing was my identity.
In 2011, when I was on my deathbed in a Costa Rican hospital, my vocal cords were injured when they pulled out the respirator. From then on, I’ve sounded like Phyllis Diller. For several years, I was lost… my identity was taken in a minute and that can be devastating. Fortunately, I’m crafty and re-created myself.
I made that sound fun. It wasn’t. I don’t wish that journey on anyone.
The Heal Your Gut Smoothie
The 4 Essentials
LIQUID: we use 8 ounces raw milk — yummy and so good for you! (NOT pasteurized milk which is a dead food.) Other great options are: filtered water, coconut milk, or kefir.
1 Serving Protein Shake Mix -- This is my fast food on the go (and like less than $3 a meal)! The flavors are delicious, either the FeelFit shake or the Meal Replacement, both are wonderful.
Probiotics: GutHealth which is 3-in-1: prebiotic (resistant starch), probiotic and digestive enzymes.
Glycine for everything collagen does plus it’s a sleep aid and mood enhancer!
I’ve been using Arbonne products since 2017 and I’m super happy with them. So happy, I became a consultant. If you need help making your first purchase, let me know, I will make sure you get the best deal.
OPTIONAL
1/3 GREEN banana for flavor and it’s a prebiotic fiber all on its own.
Non-GMO Vit C powder - We take up to 3 grams a day. You will probably have to work up to this, Vit C has a laxative effect till you get used to it.
If you are loving your collagen (we alternate between collagen and glycine), this brand is awesome: Perfect Supplements. I am an affiliate for this company — IT IS AWESOME. Use code “SALLYO” for an additional 10% off. Collagen is basically gelatin that doesn't get thick. 1 Tbsp for joints, skin, nails, hair, digestion.
Can add berries or any low glycemic fruit
A raw egg if I’m feeling super hungry.
Ice (so it's nice and cold!)
Other Optionals
See this post. We add a LOT of powdered supplements to our smoothie. The good thing about powders is that there is nothing added. You get only the goods.
HOW TO
Blend /=;-) I use this blender, love it!
Drink and enjoy!
There you have it! Give it a try and let me know how you like it!
xo Sally