Starting my day with a fiber-packed banana berry smoothie recipe has worked wonders for my gut health.

Here’s how to make it.

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I often poop three to four times a day, with the feeling that Im never quite finished.

Ive tried probiotics, stool softeners, and loads of Pepto Bismol.

But nothing worked as well as the simplest tweak of starting my day with a fiber-packed banana berry smoothie.

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functional medicine doctor and chief medical officer at The Well

It assists in the elimination of metabolic waste and toxins, and helps create regular bowel movements.

When I started making this smoothie, I just did it because it tastes delicious.

The banana also helps, contributing just under two grams of fiber.

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After a few months of drinking this smoothie, I started to notice a huge difference in my bowels.

Gone were my constant stomach pains and seemingly endless trips to the bathroom to poop.

I feltnormalfor the first time in a long time.

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Banana Berry Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients1 banana2 cups frozen mixed berries3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions1.

Add ingredients to your blender.

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