5-Minute MS Gut Healthy Bowl
A no-cook, one-bowl meal packed with leafy greens, prebiotic sweet potato, antioxidant-rich berries, and omega-3s — ready in five minutes and perfect for low-energy days.
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 handfults leafy greens (spinach, arugula, or mixed greens)
- ½ cup sweet potato, cooked and cooled (cubed or mashed)
- 1 handful berries (fresh or frozen-then-thawed)
- 1½ tablespoons ground flaxseeds (or hemp seeds)
- 1 drizzle olive oil
- 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice
- 1 forkful sauerkraut (optional, for probiotics)
Instructions
- Add leafy greens to your bowl.
- Scoop cooled sweet potato on top.
- Add berries.
- Sprinkle ground flaxseeds or hemp seeds over everything.
- Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
- Add optional toppings like turmeric, fresh herbs, sliced cucumber, or sauerkraut.
- Stir gently or eat in layers. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make it easier: Use frozen sweet potato cubes — no peeling or cutting required, which is especially helpful if you have hand weakness.
Prep ahead: Keep cooked and cooled sweet potato in the fridge for up to 4 days. Store fresh-squeezed lemon juice in a small jar for 3–4 days. Keep ground flaxseeds in a glass jar in the fridge for several weeks.
Add protein: Leftover chicken, canned salmon, or a soft-boiled egg all work beautifully here.
Probiotic boost: Stir in a forkful of sauerkraut for live cultures that actively support your gut microbiome.
Why cool sweet potato? Cooking and cooling sweet potato converts its starch into resistant starch — a powerful prebiotic that feeds beneficial gut bacteria.