{"id":9741,"date":"2024-01-08T22:14:09","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T15:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9741"},"modified":"2024-01-08T22:14:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T15:14:09","slug":"mds-broccoli-sprouts-smoothie-recipe-for-gut-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9741","title":{"rendered":"MD&#8217;s Broccoli Sprouts Smoothie Recipe for Gut Health"},"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>hen it comes to making smoothies, there&#8217;s a short list of usual suspects that tend to make their way into the blender: alt-milk, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-protein-powders\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-protein-powders\/\">protein powder<\/a>, spinach, berries, bananas. But <a href=\"https:\/\/theplantfedgut.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/theplantfedgut.com\/\">Will Bulsiewicz, MD<\/a>, a gastroenterologist and <em>New York Times<\/em> bestselling author of <a href=\"https:\/\/theplantfedgut.com\/cookbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/theplantfedgut.com\/cookbook\/\"><em>The Fiber Fueled Cookbook<\/em><\/a>, has a favorite smoothie ingredient for gut health that&#8217;s a little more unexpected.<\/div>\n<p>This gastroenterologist\u2019s winner-winner ingredient for gut healthy bevs? Broccoli sprouts. You heard that right. &#8220;I am utterly obsessed with putting broccoli sprouts in my smoothie\u2014it&#8217;s my secret weapon,&#8221; Dr. Bulsiewicz says. Although these mighty greens might not sound like the obvious smoothie-making choice (at least not in terms of flavor), the gut health experts reassures us that it\u2019s well-worth a try. With the right blend of ingredients, all you\u2019ll be reaping from the broccoli sprouts is the bevy of gut health benefits they have to offer (with no icky aftertaste). Ready to get blending?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CxoSyoUxH_H\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>A gastroenterologist\u2019s favorite smoothie recipe for optimal gut health<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CxoSyoUxH_H\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CxoSyoUxH_H\/\">recent Instagram post<\/a>, Dr. Bulsiewicz shared his four-ingredient broccoli sprouts smoothie recipe that he drinks daily. It\u2019s a basic combination of four \u201ccore\u201d ingredients, and you likely have at least three of \u2018em already sitting in your refrigerator or pantry: frozen blueberries, bananas, soy milk, and (the star of the show) broccoli sprouts. Although the combination may sound too-good-to-be-true simple, Dr. Bulsiewicz has crafted this smoothie recipe by methodically choosing ingredients that each support healthy digestion. Let\u2019s dig in.<\/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 text-h5 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/broccoli-sprouts-smoothie-recipe\/\" current-title=\"For Smoothies That Boost Digestion and Balance Your Microbiome, Add Sprouts (Says a Gastro)\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/broccoli-sprouts-smoothie-recipe-425x285_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-07-08\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/broccoli-sprouts-smoothie-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\/broccoli-sprouts-smoothie-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\/broccoli-sprouts-smoothie-recipe\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Blueberries<\/h3>\n<p>For starters, blueberries are packed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/prebiotic-foods\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/prebiotic-foods\/\">prebiotic fiber<\/a>, which feed the good bacteria in the gut. Layered upon the fact that these tiny blue morsels are also considered one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-foods-for-gut-inflammation\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-foods-for-gut-inflammation\/\">best foods for reducing gut inflammation<\/a> (hi, antioxidants), it\u2019s no surprise that Dr. Bulsiewicz likes to include them in his daily morning routine. Plus, it doesn\u2019t hurt that blueberries are tasty as can be\u2014sweet, floral, with a touch of tanginess. What more could you want from the humble bluebs?<\/p>\n<h3>Bananas<\/h3>\n<p>Then, there are bananas: a must-have household staple when it comes to gut health. Also loaded with the same prebiotic fiber we know and love found in blueberries, bananas travel through the digestive system while lending a helping hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/yogurt-and-banana\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/yogurt-and-banana\/\">supporting the probiotics living in the gut<\/a>. But to up the ante, dietitians recommend opting for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/bananas-longevity\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/bananas-longevity\/\">slightly underripe banana<\/a> that offers a special type of fiber called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/resistant-starch-in-foods\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/resistant-starch-in-foods\/\">resistant starch<\/a> that acts as a prebiotic and feeds healthy gut bacteria to promote a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-improve-gut-health\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-improve-gut-health\/\">balanced microbiome<\/a>. A win-win.<\/p>\n<h3>Soy Milk<\/h3>\n<p>When we previously asked Dr. Bulsiewicz about his number one type of plant-based milk for gut health, he said the answer was simple: it\u2019s hands-down soy milk. \u201cResearch has suggested that soy milk induces changes in the gut microbiome that are beneficial, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5301055\/\" 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\/PMC5301055\/\">increasing <em>Bifidobacteria<\/em> levels<\/a>,\u201d Dr. Bulsiewicz says. (BTW, <em>bifidobacteria<\/em> is a type of good bacteria that lives in your gut that plays an important role in digestion and breaking down complex carbohydrates.) And these are just a few of the many soy milk benefits that range from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4908950\/\" 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\/PMC4908950\/\">preventing inflammation<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22074801\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22074801\/\">improving bone health<\/a>, to name a few. Pro tip: For extra gut health brownie points, the gastro recommends opting for <em>organic<\/em> soy milk whenever possible<\/p>\n<h3>Broccoli Sprouts<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, the moment we\u2019ve all been waiting for: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-sprouts\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-sprouts\/\">broccoli sprouts<\/a>. Adding greens into smoothies is far from new; however, most iterations will call for a handful of spinach or kale. But not this broccoli sprouts smoothie recipe. &#8220;Broccoli sprouts release a phytochemical called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sulforaphane-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sulforaphane-benefits\/\">sulforaphane<\/a>, which causes them to taste bitter,&#8221; Dr. Bulsiewicz says. &#8220;I say, embrace the bitterness! Sulforaphane [a phytochemical] is absolutely incredible. It heals the gut, reduces inflammation, and [could help] fight cancer.&#8221; What\u2019s more, he says broccoli sprouts have a much higher amount of sulforaphane than mature broccoli, which is why he suggests going the sprouted route versus using mature broccoli.<\/p>\n<p>Best part? You can sprout your own broccoli seeds in water at home using an indoor hydroponic gardening system like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ingarden-Seed-Pads-microgreens-Vegetables\/dp\/B099X9QP72?th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ingarden-Seed-Pads-microgreens-Vegetables\/dp\/B099X9QP72?th=1\">Ingarden<\/a>, but you can also buy broccoli sprouts at many grocery stores. Plus, since a little goes a long way, you can still have your go-to smoothie and just incorporate the broccoli sprouts right in it (without overpowering the flavor whatsoever). The key to keeping this broccoli sprouts smoothie recipe tasting yummy is balancing out the bitterness with something sweet or tart\u2014like berries or a banana\u2014which are key to Dr. Bulsiewicz\u2019s concoction.<\/p>\n<p><em>One brain-boosting smoothie bowl coming right up:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brain-Boosting Smoothie Bowl | Plant-Based | Well+Good\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KATgoJVkG3g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-thin post-citations mt-[40px] mb-[30px]\" data-module-init=\"main-2020\/post-citations\" data-module-immediate=\"true\">\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mb-[24px]\"\/>\n<div class=\"post-citations-content flex flex-col gap-[24px]\">\n<p>Well+Good articles reference scientific, reliable, recent, robust studies to back up the information we share. You can trust us along your wellness journey.<\/p>\n<div>\n<ol class=\"!ml-[18px] !mt-0\">\n<li>\n              Fujisawa, Tomohiko et al. \u201cThe effect of soymilk intake on the fecal microbiota, particularly\u00a0<i>Bifidobacterium<\/i>\u00a0species, and intestinal environment of healthy adults: a pilot study.\u201d\u00a0<i>Bioscience of microbiota, food and health<\/i>\u00a0vol. 36,1 (2017): 33-37. doi:10.12938\/bmfh.16-017            <\/li>\n<li>\n              O\u2019Callaghan, Amy, and Douwe van Sinderen. \u201cBifidobacteria and Their Role as Members of the Human Gut Microbiota.\u201d\u00a0<i>Frontiers in microbiology<\/i>\u00a0vol. 7 925. 15 Jun. 2016, doi:10.3389\/fmicb.2016.00925            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Matthews, Vichuda Lousuebsakul et al. \u201cSoy milk and dairy consumption is independently associated with ultrasound attenuation of the heel bone among postmenopausal women: the Adventist Health Study-2.\u201d\u00a0<i>Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.)<\/i>\u00a0vol. 31,10 (2011): 766-75. doi:10.1016\/j.nutres.2011.09.016            <\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mt-[24px]\"\/>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[0px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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