Purple Smoothie
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with good food choices and exercise can help keep bowel cancer away. A simple way to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables is through blending a smoothie.
Chef Michael Caines MBE has kindly created a dedicated recipe for us which is good for your gut. Enjoy his Purple Smoothie or create your own.
Ingredients
(Makes 1 litre)
750g (ml) apple juice (no added sugar)
100g blueberry (handful)
100g blackberry (handful)
1 tsp honey
1 banana (120-140g)
½ apple
Properties:
Apple: Vitamin C, Fibre rich
Banana: Maintenance of digestive health, Fibre rich
Honey: Reduce inflammation, Help reduce sugar in blood, Easy to digest
Blueberry: Promotes good bowel movement, Promotes reduction in chronic inflammation
Blackberry: Chemical compounds linked to cancer prevention, Supports gut health
