Antioxidants are powerful, plant-derived compounds that help the body to slow or ward off free radicals. These offenders cause cell damage and have been linked to serious diseases like stroke, cancer, heart disease, auto-immune disease, etc. You are exposed to free radicals through environmental pollution as well as through normal biochemical reactions that occur in the body through digestion of food or medicine.
Antioxidants are mainly found in brightly colored fruits and vegetables like berries, sweet potato, kale and beets, but they can also be found in nuts, seeds, beans, whole grains, coffee beans, cocoa powder (or dark chocolate) and red wine. These recipes contain 1 or more major ingredient known to be a rich source of antioxidants.
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
Makes 1 serving Ingredients: Smoothie bowl: 1.5 cups frozen bananas 1/2 cup steamed and cooled pumpkin (the small ones used for pie) or kabocha squash [...]
Vegan Kid-Friendly Green Franken Smoothie
Before your kids load up on chocolate and candy on Halloween (or the following weeks), here's an easy and delicious breakfast (or lunch!) that's packed [...]
Keto Avo Green Smoothie
Ingredients 1/3 ripened hass avocado (frozen preferably) 1 cup or large handful of fresh kale or spinach 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (can substitute with [...]
Roasted Beet Hummus
Beets have an impressive nutritional profile and are incredibly beneficial to health. Not only are they low in calories and rich in essential nutrients, but [...]
Chocolate Avocado Protein Pudding
Loaded with healthy fats and fiber, avocados are the base of this nutritious and delicious take on chocolate pudding. This version will keep you satisfied [...]
Coconut Acai Bowl
This classic acai bowl is paired with coconut and powered with 21g plant protein. Acai berries super healthy and loaded with antioxidants to help your [...]
Iced Dairy-Free Golden Turmeric Latte
Also known as golden milk, this deliciously spicy golden latte (which is actually coffee-free) gets its color from turmeric, an ancient spice with major health [...]
Blueberry Breakfast Protein Bars
Makes approximately 12-15 bars Ingredients: 4 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 scoops Growing Naturals vanilla pea protein 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 tsp [...]
Strawberry Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
Makes 2 large smoothies Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt of your choice 2 scoops Growing Naturals Vanilla Blast Pea [...]
Blueberry Piña Colada Smoothie Bowl
Makes 1 large smoothie bowl Ingredients: Smoothie Bowl Base: 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 frozen banana (sliced) 1 cup frozen pineapple 1.5 cups unsweetened coconut almond [...]
Red White and Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
For many of you (myself included), 4th of July might automatically mean "cheat meal" or even "cheat day." And while that is perfectly ok, you [...]
Chick Pea and Sweet Potato Protein Burgers
Makes 5 veggie burgers Ingredients: 1 large baked or steamed sweet potato 1 can of chickpeas a large handful of cilantro 1 chipotle pepper in [...]