The 5-Second Gut-Supporting Habit This Associate Health Editor Swears By

My foray into the health and well-being realm took root back in 2019 when I graduated college and was feeling miserable about the habits I had in place and the impact they had on my body. Since then I’ve worked to fine-tune my diet and exercise plan, and now as the associate health and food editor for mindbodygreen I have the luxury of making well-being something I can focus on, even during work hours.

My diet is largely plant-based, so while I’m an adventurous eater and willing to try nearly anything once (within reason), I’m always looking for new ways to enhance my diet and pack even more nutritional benefits into meals to benefit my body. Having a rather finicky digestive system I always prioritize fiber in my meals, but I’ll be the first to admit there’s always room for improvement. 

However, I've recently discovered one of my favorite (and low-lift) ways to make sure I’m hitting my nutrition goals each day: mbg’s organic veggies+.

Not your typical greens powder, organic veggies+ is loaded with a blend of nutritious veggies—from the basics like organic broccoli and carrots, to the ones you may never consider, such as organic kelp and spirulina. Even though I regularly eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, I love that this powder offers up a much broader array of organic veggies, berries, and even unique botanical herbs (after all, there are 31 unique ingredients) that there's no way I could manage to incorporate into my day otherwise.

If you're all about gut health like me, the prebiotic fibers and probiotics featured in this powder are also a major bonus for aiding digestion (watch out, bloat!).* What's more, organic veggies+ includes digestive enzymes, which help your body to actually absorb all those awesome nutrients from your healthy food.* Not to mention, the ginger and turmeric in this powerful blend have anti-inflammatory properties.*

The great thing about organic veggies+ is its versatility. I’ll admit I’m not particularly partial to drinking it mixed with just water, but I can attest it’s a breeze to add to a range of delicious recipes—enhance anything from homemade pesto sauce to the TikTok viral Cowboy Caviar (aka my newest obsession).

The easiest way to get in some daily greens goodness, however, is a simple smoothie that’s already rich in vitamins and minerals, and the perfect treat to cool you off all summer long.