Guar gum is a fiber from the seed of the guar plant. In foods and beverages, guar gum is used as a thickening, stabilizing, suspending, and binding agent. It is often used in coconut and almond milk products. Side effects include increased gas production, diarrhea, and loose stools.
Protein Powder
No matter what brand of protein powder you use for your shakes, they are all processed which can wreak havoc on a sensitive digestive system. Most contain soy lecithin commonly disguised using other terminology such as lecithol, vitellin, kelecin, and granulestin. It's used as an emulsifying and stabilizing agent.
So, why have I listed those two ingredients? If you are currently using coconut or almond milk and/or protein powder in your shakes and frequently have digestive issues afterwards, you may want to try a different recipe. You can make a delicious, thick smoothie that's high in protein without either of them. Remember my Facebook post on gelatin? https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006621737315; it's a great source of protein!
Protein Additive Ideas:
Two tablespoons of Great Lakes Gelatin = 14g protein.
Two tablespoons of chia seeds = 4g protein.
1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds = 9g protein.
If you have a Vitamix or an equivalent blender, it will grind the pumpkin seeds to a powder and you'll never know they're in it. Chia seeds are tiny and blend smoothly.
Blueberry Sensitive Tummy Protein Shake:
2 tbsp gelatin
2 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (optional)
1/4 cup spinach
1-2 bananas
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup ice
Blend and serve! Other fruit will work just as well.
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