What are "superfoods," you ask? Health.com refers says, "Though there is no legal or medical definition, superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. Eating them may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prolong life, and people who eat more of them are healthier and thinner than those who don't. "
Superfoods include:
cacao
goji berries
berries
beans
mushrooms
turmeric
garlic
kale
sweet potatoes
red wine
spinach
avocados
broccoli
sprouts (esp. broccoli sprouts)
apples
tomatoes
quinoa
walnuts
flax
hemp
acai berries
maca
honey
And now, the delectable decadent ...
Chocolate Berry Superfood Smoothie!
Ingredients:
1 cup non-dairy milk. I like almond milk.
1/2 banana
1/2 cup organic blueberries *Superfood!
1/2 cup organic strawberries *Superfood!
1/4 cup organic raw cacao nibs *Superfood! (I used Navitas Naturals brand found at local Sprouts market)
1-2 TBS peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter
Optional: If not sweet enough for you, you may add 1-2 tsp. raw organic honey *Superfood!, maple syrup, or other sweetener
Directions: blend all ingredients and try not to have your mind blown by the fact that you just had 3 servings of fruit, about 13 grams of protein, about 15 grams of fiber, and packed with flavonoids and antioxidants from the cacao and fruit. What's that? It tasted better than the best milkshake or smoothie you ever had? I know. Hard to believe.
People always think eating healthy means tasteless and bland. I've been trying to get the word out!
