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.
Iced Dairy-Free Golden Turmeric Latte
Also known as golden milk, this deliciously spicy golden latte gets is color from turmeric, an ancient spice with major health benefits ranging from anti-inflammatory [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 Strawberry Burst 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 [...]
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 [...]
Vegan Protein Pizza with Pesto Sauce
Ingredients For the crust: 1 lb. of cauliflower (I used Trader Joe's frozen bag of "cauliflower rice" but you can also steam fresh cauliflower, grate it [...]
5 Ingredient Chocolate Chunk Post Workout Cookies
Makes 10 cookies Ingredients 2 scoops Growing Naturals chocolate rice protein powder 2/3 cup baking stevia or sweetener of choice 1 cup smooth chocolate almond butter, [...]
Cherry Blackberry Superfood Smoothie
Ingredients 1 cup frozen cherries* 1/2 frozen banana* 1/2 cup frozen blackberries* 1 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil 3/4 [...]