{"id":5440,"date":"2023-07-08T19:11:56","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T12:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5440"},"modified":"2023-07-08T19:11:56","modified_gmt":"2023-07-08T12:11:56","slug":"a-gut-healthy-juice-recipe-a-gi-doctor-drinks-daily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5440","title":{"rendered":"A Gut Healthy Juice Recipe a GI Doctor Drinks Daily"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">W<\/span>hat comes to mind when you think of eating and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gut-friendly-drinks\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gut-friendly-drinks\/\">drinking for gut health<\/a>? In my case, my mouth immediately waters thinking of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/radish-kimchi-recipe\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/radish-kimchi-recipe\/\">yummy kimchi<\/a>, sour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-probiotic-drinks\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-probiotic-drinks\/\">kombucha<\/a>, and smoothies packed with leafy greens and chia seeds aplenty. But is it possible to boost your gut with fresh fruit juice, as well?<\/div>\n<p>According to board-certified gastroenterologist <a href=\"https:\/\/kennethbrownmd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/kennethbrownmd.com\/\">Kenneth Brown, MD<\/a>, it\u2019s possible\u2026 but not necessarily his number-one method to sip his way to a thriving gut microbiome. Ahead, get the *squeeze* about juicing for gut health. Plus: the gastro\u2019s very own five-ingredient juice recipe of choice.<\/p>\n<h2>What does the science say about drinking juice for gut health?<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Brown notes that juicing can be a convenient way to boost your intake of fruits and veggies\u2014especially for those who don\u2019t typically pack their fridge with loads of produce. That said, he cites a few reasons why juices typically come up short for gut health and your diet at large.<\/p>\n<p>To start, juicing strips the bulk of fiber from produce items. Per a <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition.org\/most-americans-are-not-getting-enough-fiber-in-our-diets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/nutrition.org\/most-americans-are-not-getting-enough-fiber-in-our-diets\/\">2021 study from the American Society for Nutrition<\/a>, a mere 9 percent of women and 5 percent of men get enough fiber on a daily basis. (For reference, the <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition.org\/most-americans-are-not-getting-enough-fiber-in-our-diets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/nutrition.org\/most-americans-are-not-getting-enough-fiber-in-our-diets\/\">Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics<\/a> notes that women should aim for 25 grams of fiber daily, whereas men should get 38 grams.) \u201cFiber helps with digestion and feeding your gut\u2019s healthy bacteria,\u201d says Dr. Brown. He also mentions its importance for blood sugar balance and maintaining a healthy heart.<\/p>\n<p>Retaining the fiber content, in fruit especially, also reduces the impact sugar will have on your system. \u201cJuices made from 100 percent fruit are often high in sugar,\u201d Dr. Brown says. \u201cWithout the fiber to slow digestion, these sugars are absorbed quickly into the bloodstream, leading to blood sugar spikes.\u201d Moreover, he adds that juicing can lead to a loss of certain vitamins and beneficial polyphenols. And whether you\u2019re juicing at home or buying a fresh-pressed blend, these drinks can end up being costly. \u201cJuicing requires more fruits and vegetables to make a single serving of juice than simply eating or blending the fruit or vegetable,\u201d Dr. Brown continues. Unless you repurpose the scraps and pulp, it\u2019s not the most budget-friendly or sustainable way to load up on nutrients.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cJuicing requires more fruits and vegetables to make a single serving of juice than simply eating or blending the fruit or vegetable,\u201d Dr. Brown continues. Unless you repurpose the scraps and pulp, it\u2019s not the most budget-friendly or sustainable way to load up on nutrients.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>These points considered, he advises eating (or drinking) produce in its most complete form whenever possible. \u201cIt&#8217;s healthier to eat whole fruits or vegetables\u2014or consume them in a form that retains their natural fiber, like smoothies\u2014instead of relying on juice alone,\u201d Dr. Brown says. (Hot tip: You can always add more liquid to your smoothies to maintain a juice-like consistency while keeping good-for-your-gut fiber intact.)<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gut-healthy-juice-recipe\/\" current-title=\"\u2018I\u2019m a Gastro, and This Is the #1 Juice I Drink for Digestive Regularity and Anti-Inflammatory Perks\u2019\" current-image=\"\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-01-08\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gut-healthy-juice-recipe\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gut-healthy-juice-recipe\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/gut-healthy-juice-recipe\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>But all of this certainly doesn\u2019t mean that you should avoid juicing at all costs. Per a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34071760\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34071760\/\">2021 review in the journal <em>Nutrients<\/em><\/a>, 100-percent fruit juice (FJ) \u201cappears to offer more benefit than risk and there appears to be no justification for discouraging FJ within a balanced diet for children and adults.\u201d While these benefits are less specific to gut health, a healthy diet with moderate intakes of fruit juice can support vascular function, reduce blood pressure, and potentially reduce the risk of stroke. Moreover, enjoying up to 224 mL (nearly eight fluid ounces) of fruit juice daily \u201cdoes not increase the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease or poor glycaemic control,\u201d the entry continues.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Per a 2021 review in the journal <em>Nutrients<\/em>, 100-percent fruit juice (FJ) \u201cappears to offer more benefit than risk and there appears to be no justification for discouraging FJ within a balanced diet for children and adults.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In short, while smoothies and whole fruits and veggies are more ideal for your gut, juices can definitely be a worthy component of a healthy, well-rounded diet.<\/p>\n<h2>What ingredients are good for a gut-healthy juice recipe?<\/h2>\n<p>Again, Dr. Brown doesn\u2019t swear off fruit juice completely. In fact, he offers his own gut-friendly juice recipe below, which he says can support digestion, regularity, and your greater well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the five fruits that (ahem) made the cut and why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blueberries.<\/strong> \u201cThey are a good source of vitamins C, E, and K and minerals like manganese,\u201d says Dr. Brown.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kiwis.<\/strong> The gastro says that kiwis have a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23394986\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23394986\/\">natural enzyme that aids digestion<\/a>. Moreover, the tropical fruit is rich in vitamin C and potassium.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oranges.<\/strong> Oranges are famed for their vitamin C content. Dr. Brown adds that they\u2019re also a good source of folate, both of which help support the heart and immune system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pineapple.<\/strong> \u201cPineapple has an enzyme called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-bromelain\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-bromelain\/\">bromelain<\/a>, which can aid digestion, reduce inflammation, and may have anticancer properties,\u201d Dr. Brown shares. FYI: Bromelain is also beneficial for constipation and may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4998156\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4998156\/\">help alleviate inflammatory bowel diseases<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pomegranates.<\/strong> \u201cPomegranates are packed with polyphenols like ellagitannins anthocyanins, known to have anti-inflammatory effects,\u201d he continues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Dr. Brown&#8217;s five-ingredient gut healthy juice recipe<\/h2>\n<p><em>Yields 2 servings<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n<p>1 cup of fresh blueberries<br \/>2 ripe kiwis, peeled<br \/>2 medium oranges, peeled<br \/>1\/2 of a medium pineapple, peeled and cored<br \/>1 medium pomegranate<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Prep all your fruits by rinsing, peeling, cutting, and\/or chopping. For the pomegranate, cut it in half and remove the arils (juicy seeds).<\/li>\n<li>Juice the softest fruits first, beginning with the oranges, then kiwis and blueberries. Dr. Brown says that pineapple should go next as it can help push through anything lingering in your juicer from the first three fruits. Finish up by juicing the tougher pomegranate arils.<\/li>\n<li>Stir well to combine. Pour on its own or over ice, or let it chill in the refrigerator.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What comes to mind when you think of eating and drinking for gut health? In my case, my mouth immediately waters thinking of yummy kimchi, sour kombucha, and smoothies packed with leafy greens and chia seeds aplenty. But is it possible to boost your gut with fresh fruit juice, as well? 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