Discover how to make this gastroenterologist-designed, four-ingredient broccoli sprouts smoothie recipe for optimal gut health.

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I am utterly obsessed with putting broccoli sprouts in my smoothieits my secret weapon, Dr. Bulsiewicz says.

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What more could you want from the humble bluebs?

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South Carolina-based gastroenterologist and author ofFiber Fueled

Bananas

Then, there are bananas: a must-have household staple when it comes to gut health.

But not this broccoli sprouts smoothie recipe.

Broccoli sprouts release a phytochemical calledsulforaphane, which causes them to taste bitter, Dr. Bulsiewicz says.

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I say, embrace the bitterness!

Sulforaphane [a phytochemical] is absolutely incredible.

It heals the gut, reduces inflammation, and [could help] fight cancer.

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South Carolina-based gastroenterologist and author ofFiber Fueled

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