Make the most of summer’s bounty by incorporating some seasonal, antioxidant-rich recipes into your repertoire. These dishes are light, satisfying, and delicious, giving you the energy you need to get out and enjoy the sunshine.
1. Potent Antioxidant Smoothie
Kickstart your day with a smoothie jam-packed full of antioxidant ingredients to reduce inflammation, enhance cognition, and give you a caffeine-free energy boost.
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups plant-based milk (such as almond, soy, or oat)
- ½ cup frozen mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
- ½ a banana
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 pump of Vitality C60 olive oil
- Stevia or maple syrup to taste
Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until fully combined and smooth. Drink immediately to prevent the smoothie from separating.
2. Superfood Salad
Try this kale and avocado salad with punches of sweet blueberries and tangy goat cheese for the perfect light lunch. You can top this salad with sliced rotisserie chicken or a grilled salmon filet for added protein.
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups curly kale stemmed and chopped
- ¼ avocado, diced
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, quarters
- ¼ cup edamame shelled and steamed
- 1 tablespoon slivered raw almonds
- ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pump of Vitality C60 olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon raw Manuka honey
Whisk the dressing ingredients together in the bottom of a salad bowl. Add the vegetables, fruit, and nuts on top and toss together. Top with the crumbled goat cheese.
3. Turbocharged Mushroom Stir Fry
Ginger and garlic are both powerful anti-inflammatory agents. When combined with the minerals naturally found in mushrooms, you get a power-packed dinner to re-energize your body after a long day.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 ounces cremini mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 1 small head bok choy, quartered
- 1 pump of Vitality C60 olive oil
Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and saute until tender. Add garlic and ginger, fry for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not brown. Toss in the bok choy, soy sauce, and two tablespoons of water. Cover and steam for five minutes until bok choy is fork-tender. Serve over brown rice, drizzled with a pump of Vitality C60 olive oil and sesame seeds.
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