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Powerful maca smoothie for hormone-balance

You already add moringa to your favorite smoothie and finally swapped matcha for coffee, but have you tried maca? Maca, a cruciferous vegetable related to broccoli and cauliflower, is exclusively grown at high altitudes in Peru and has been cultivated and used as medicine for thousands of years. Only in the past decade has maca infiltrated the modern health and wellness scene, where it has become celebrated for its natural ability to help balance hormones and libido in men and women.

Why should I take zinc?

We typically find zinc lozenges in the cold and flu aisle at our local grocery store, and for good reason. Zinc is a nutrient found throughout our bodies that helps our immune system and metabolism function. It is also important to wound healing and our sense of taste and smell.

Perfect papaya smoothie (with ginger)

Papaya has a flavor that immediately transports you to a beach vacation. In its prime during summer, the fruit is juicy, refreshing, and at its nutritional peak. This papaya smoothie is the perfect way to enjoy its hydrating properties during warmer months.

Do you know all these vitamin C benefits?

Our bodies don’t make vitamin C, but we need it for immune function, bone structure, iron absorption, and healthy skin. It’s water-soluble and found in many fruits and vegetables, including oranges, strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers, broccoli, kale, and spinach. While it’s common to try to get your vitamin C benefits from foods, many people also turn to supplements to meet their needs.

Mango cardamom smoothie for glowing skin

The color of this mango cardamom smoothie tells you everything you need to know. Glowing, bright, with a big dose of skin-friendly vitamin A. Smoothies cool us down in the heat and are the original “fast food.” Plus, spices like cardamom come with a slew of health benefits so your body will thank you as well.

Homemade matcha ice cream

We’ve taken your favorite creamy, perfectly sweet matcha latte and turned it into cleanse-approved ice cream. The base is made of avocados, and the result is incredibly decadent and satisfying. Keep a big batch of matcha ice cream in your freezer for those times when you’re craving dessert!

Dr. Junger’s superfood rainbow salad recipe

This salad is perfect for summer! It’s a rainbow of colors and so fresh. If you are curious, here’s why we suggest eating the rainbow of vegetables. Try this salad on its own, or pair with your favorite protein.

Chill out with this blueberry hemp smoothie

Want to switch up your normal smoothie routine? Feeling a little extra stressed lately? This hemp smoothie has got you covered. We’ve combined some of our favorite ingredients like blueberries, pineapple, basil, and hemp oil to come up with a smoothie that is anything but boring. It’s also loaded with major health benefits to help you manage stress and support your immune system. If you’ve never added herbs to your morning drink before, now is a great time to start.

Dreamy chocolate ashwagandha smoothie

This ashwagandha smoothie tastes like a chocolate dream thanks to raw cacao powder, nibs, and our special chocolate protein powder. Beyond tasting heavenly, this shake is filled with vitamins, minerals, and our secret weapon – fermented ashwagandha. If you haven’t heard of fermented ashwagandha before, this shake is the perfect recipe to introduce you to this powerful superfood.

Sweet potato curry with squash

When we think about aromatic curries, Indian food is usually the first thing that comes to mind. To achieve a flavor similar to our favorite Indian restaurants, many of us turn to our spice cabinets and reach for curry powder. This sweet potato curry utilizes those powerful spices. Continue reading “Sweet potato curry with squash”