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- Hey Munchies.
Welcome to the channel if you're new.
I'm Alyssia.
Today we are talking about digestion
and I am sharing some drinks that are specifically crafted
with healthy digestion in mind.
And one of the special ingredients we can thank
is Sunsweet Amaz!n Prune Juice.
Sunsweet Amaz!n Prune Juice is a great part
of your daily health routine.
A serving also provides five essential vitamins and minerals
including potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B6, copper
and niacin to help balance
and maintain your digestive health
to help you feel your best.
I partnered with Sunsweet
to share Sunsweet Amaz!n Prunes with you before.
They're the feel good fruit with three grams of fiber,
no added sugar and only 100 calories per serving,
giving you the nutrition you need to feel good.
But I haven't shared the prune juice with you yet
and we're going to use that in all of the recipes
you're going to see today,
celebrating Sunsweet's #ToFeelGood campaign.
First up, I've got a nutty apple and prune smoothie.
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The recipe starts with some Sunsweet Amaz!n Prune Juice
which is 100% prune juice, no added sugar
and we've also got an apple.
The skin of an apple contains pectin,
a soluble fiber which helps with digestion
and decreases inflammation.
So I am not peeling mine today.
Yogurt, which is great for probiotics and gut bacteria,
almond butter vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon.
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It all goes into a blender
and you end up with a delicious, nutty, sweet
and satisfying smoothie.
What a great way to start out your day.
It's so tasty
and I love that it provides
nutritious benefits without any added sugar.
Next, how about a morning or afternoon pick-me-up
with a spiced prune chai?
I add some Sunsweet Amaz!n Prune Juice
and water to a pot with crushed fennel seed,
crushed and peeled ginger and cinnamon powder
and bring to a bowl.
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Fennel is high in fiber and relaxes the digestive tract
which can help reduce symptoms like bloating and cramping.
Ginger helps reduce gut inflammation
and enhances nutrient absorption.
Once that simmers for a few minutes,
remove it from the heat
and add a chai tea bag of your choice
and steep for a few minutes according to package directions.
Remove the tea bag and strain the tea.
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Feel free to add a splash of coconut milk if desired.
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Wow, it's sweet and spicy.
The natural sweetness of the prune juice
means I don't need any additional sweetener which is great.
I love that splash of coconut milk
because I love my chai tea with a bit of cream in it
but you can omit if preferred.
The next drink is a refreshing one,
fizzy prune juice infused soda two ways.
Of course it's not really soda, it's sparkling water
and some studies have actually shown
that carbonated water can aid in digestion.
The first method combined prune juice and seltzer water
to sweeten the bubbly water naturally.
For a subtler flavor but fun twist,
freeze your prune juice in an ice cube tray.
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And add the prune juice cubes to your seltzer water.
So cool.
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Those ice cubes melt to give a bit more flavor to the water.
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I've got another smoothie for you,
a pruney-fruity smoothie.
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This one uses Sunsweet Amaz!n Prune Juice,
half a banana, which has fiber for digestion
and restores electrolytes and potassium,
some frozen pineapple which helps to reduce bloat,
spinach and actually many don't realize
that leafy greens help fuel the growth
of healthy gut bacteria,
some ground flaxseed, make sure you use ground
because we actually can't digest the whole seed
but when it's ground it's a great source
of soluble fiber and Omega-3s
and some yogurt, again great for probiotics.
Into a blender it goes.
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Wow, this one is not short on sweetness
thanks to the prune juice and fruit
but it's also filled with ingredients
that will help keep your gut healthy.
That is a win for sure.
And I just love the color.
Okay, I think we've saved the best for last.
In honor of Sunsweet's campaign
I am sharing a hot chocolate to feel good.
For this one I used hemp milk.
You can really use any milk you'd like
but hemp milk is great for digestion thanks to the Omega-3s.
To sweeten I use Sunsweet Amaz!n Prune Juice
and optionally you could
add a teaspoon of maple syrup, if desired.
Cocoa powder, of course it's hot chocolate
and did you know using dark unsweetened cocoa powder,
the flavonols can become a prebiotic when digested.
Prebiotics work with probiotics
to balance bacteria in your gut.
Cool!
A little cinnamon and optional, a pinch of cayenne
which has been used for centuries for digestive health.
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Blend it all together and heat to a light boil or simmer
until warmed through to your liking, serve.
Marshmallows are optional but, come on, it's hot chocolate.
That prune juice gives a subtle tang and sweetness
that actually pairs really with the cocoa powder.
It tastes indulgent but is actually so nutritious.
I hope you enjoyed these digestive health drinks.
Sunsweet wants to know what you do to feel good.
They're hosting a campaign where you can share
your feel good moments on social media
and for every person who shares
they are donating to the National Osteoporosis Foundation,
which is amazing.
Details on how to submit an entry using the tag #tofeelgood
are in the description box.
Thanks so much for being here.
Thanks to Sunsweet for sponsoring this video.
I really do feel so lucky
to work with such a wonderful company.
All be back tomorrow with a brand new episode.
And remember, it's all a matter of mind over munch.