The significant role our microbiota (aka intestinal bacterial flora) plays in our health is greater than ever thanks to scientific advances showing its role in our overall health and disease prevention. Optimizing your "good bacteria" means employing certain dietary and lifestyle changes. In doing so, you can support your immune system and help to prevent chronic illnesses as well as specific gastrointestinal disorders, by curbing inflammatory processes. Throughout life, we may encounter certain “microbiota disruptors”, such as viruses, antibiotics, junk food, excessive amounts of animal proteins, and various other contaminants. When this happens, we need to replenish our gut bacteria with a high-quality probiotic, like a daily dose of Bio-K+. Together with a high-fibre, high-polyphenol and antioxidant-rich diet (i.e. lots of colourful fruits & veggies), it’s the winning combination to support and rebalance your microbiota. Because life can be hectic, we asked nutritionist Andréanne Martin to give us a simple recipe that nourished our bacteria (and bellies) but requires very little prep. This No-Bake Banana Blueberry Oatmeal comes together in minutes, contains probiotics, fibre and antioxidants, and is ready for you right when you wake up in the morning. Enjoy! Ingredients 83 ml (1/3 cup) oatmeal 60 ml (1/4 cup) oat bran 15 ml (1 tbsp.) chia seeds 1/3 banana, sliced 30 ml (2 tbsp.) frozen blueberries 15 ml (1 tbsp.) crushed walnuts 1 bottle of Vanilla Bio-K+ 2/3 cup unsweetened soy beverage Instructions Combine the ingredients in a mason jar in the order indicated above. Shake vigorously and refrigerate overnight. Serve and enjoy! Tip For a vegan version, do not hesitate to use Bio-K+ Blueberry, made from fermented organic brown rice! Did you try this recipe? Let us know in comments below! For more healthy inspirations, join our community. Click here to find the closest point of sale. Contact us or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
