Do People Still Drink Smoothies in 2019? Here are the Champion Blends

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Smoothies have long since shed their reputation as run-of-the-mill, fruit-based, slurpable diet foods. The latest generation of smoothies uses nutrition as medicine, homing in on specific health outcomes like improved gut health, immune support, or even better sleep. Many of these recipes have embraced collagen and bone broth benefits, while some have incorporated fermented foods and even cannabis-based ingredients.

Whatever your ailment or need, here are 15 smoothie recipes that will keep you in prime form:

3Go With Your Gut

Green Gut Smoothie

Whether you suffer from leaky gut syndrome, are undergoing high amounts of stress, or have just finished a course of antibiotics, you’ll want to blend up this gut-healing smoothie, also from Dr. Axe, to give your gut some TLC.

Gut Healing Smoothie

1-2 cups full-fat coconut milk or almond milk

2 cups kale

2 cups spinach

½ avocado

2 frozen bananas, cut into chunks

1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

½ tablespoon chia or flax seeds

½ tablespoon bee pollen

1 tablespoon hemp hearts

1 tablespoon raw honey or manuka honey

2 tablespoons collagen protein or whey protein

Combine ingredients in a blender