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Chocolate Protein Smoothie (with medicinal mushrooms)

Updated: Jul 1


This delicious and filling anti-inflammatory smoothie supports the immune system and the gut microbes. It would make a perfect breakfast, especially if you are feeling a bit under the weather.



This recipe is nicely blood sugar balanced and a good source of calcium and magnesium, necessary for healthy bones.


1 banana (not overly ripe)

1 Medjool date

1 tbsp. tahini

1 tbsp. ground flaxseeds

1 tbsp. almond butter

2 tsp. mushroom complex* (@timehealthuk) (*optional)

1 dsp. raw cacao powder

1/2 tsp. vanilla essence

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

200ml plant milk of your choice

2 ice cubes


Blend for 60 seconds or until smooth. Sprinkle with cacao nibs (optional).



Helen Ross is a Registered Nutritionist ® specialising in gut health and IBS support. If you'd like to know more about eating for a healthy gut, or lifestyle tips for keeping your gut healthy, book in for a FREE call to discover how she can help you. 


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My Simple Gut ReSet is designed to help us get to the root cause or causes of your health issues. The aim is to nourish and support the gut lining to assist it back to a healthy state. A robust intestinal lining is an essential first step for finding freedom from painful, frustrating and embarrassing symptoms of IBS and other gut-related symptoms and health problems.



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