GUT-FRIENDLY STRAWBERRY SWIRL MOCKTAIL

• Mocktail Ingredients:

  • 1 10-ounce bag frozen strawberries
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup agave/date syrup
  • 1/3 cup key lime juice
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/3 cup SPRING water

• Benefits of Ingredients:

  • Strawberries:

    • Rich in polyphenols (hydroxybenzoic acids)
    • Metabolized by colonic bacteria to create beneficial metabolites

  • Ginger:

    • Adds a fresh kick
    • Increases gut microbiota diversity
    • Alleviates bloating, gas, nausea
    • Helps alleviate constipation

  • Coconut Milk:

    • Contains lauric acid - could aid in weight loss and protect against Alzheimer's.
    • Fights viruses and bacteria
    • Offers a creamy, pretty swirl
    • Retains fiber due to no straining

• Mocktail Preparation:

  1. Blend frozen strawberries, fresh ginger, agave/date syrup, key lime juice, sea salt, and SPRING water until smooth.
  2. Adjust water as needed; the mixture should be thick and barely pourable.
  3. In a liquid measuring cup, pour 2/3 cup of coconut milk.
  4. In 2 glasses, alternate layers of coconut milk and the blended "daiquiri mixture."
  5. Use a spoon to gently swirl the layers.
  6. Serves 2.

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