First, let's start off with a tall glass of filtered water. You want the fresh H20 to be the first thing that touches your fragile tummy after a whole night of work (your stomach works hard at night to take care of everything you put into it all day!)

Your Bowl, Your Rules:

What's in my antioxidant, energizer bowl?

Base:

Blended papaya, strawberries and passion fruit for the base (I froze the passion fruit into individual servings to give the smoothie some frostiness)

Toppings:

Chopped mango:
While the mango primarily is there to be beautiful and taste delicious, they also antioxidant rich, aid in digestion and are said to regulate blood pressure! Yummy and amazing for you!

Goji berries:
These dried little red berries are super high in antioxidants! Everyone loves them because they are full of vitamins and minerals that work together to give you healthy, younger looking skin (from the beta-carotene), they detoxify the liver, give your eyes some extra love and wait for it... Chinese medicine says that these special berries also boost fertility and increase your energy levels... let's see where that takes you ;)

Shredded sun dried coconut:
Here's where your protein and fiber come in! Not to mention the zinc and healthy fats! Bonus: it tastes delicious!

Hemp hearts:
Are a great source of easily digested proteins, omega 3 & 6, Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), antioxidants, amino acids, fiber, iron, zinc, carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin D, vitamin E, chlorophyll, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, copper, potassium, phosphorus, and enzymes.
PS did you know that all the amino acids we need for 'optimum health' are found in hemp seeds?

Black currents:
These bad boys have 4 times the amount of vitamin C than oranges!
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Maca root powder:
Maca is said to be a sexy superfood... I mean, it's got lots of sexy benefits... I mean, it is said to increase fertility in both men and women (while improving sexual functioning)! It's also hormone balancing, immune system boosting, is a natural energy source which proves increased stamina, memory, and focus! Holy moly that's a lotta good in one place! I use it everyday!
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My puppy, Luna was sitting on my lap eying my bowl patiently (she loves fruit more than anything) and decided to pull her little legs up onto the table to get at it. I generally wouldn't let her do this... but look how cute she is?

Of course, I couldn't let her get too... 'rowdy' given the contents of my bowl but she got a little taste of the base and was happy as can be!

Here is a recent recipe for my all time favourite dessert, ever! Check it out here!

And maybe some yummy too good to be true, kale burgers? See them here!

PS: I am also running veganwednesday challenge every week! See here for more details on how to participate (and win by sharing some love!)

Until next time,
XO,
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