Banana Blueberry Superfood Smoothie

I was craving a smoothie, so I created this delicious recipe with some things I had in my pantry. I wanted to use a lot of superfoods in order to ensure it was packed with vitamins and nutrients!   

THE STUFF:

1 banana (reserve two slices for garnish)

1/4 cup frozen blueberries

1 cup/8 oz. of water

2 tablespoons hemp protein powder

1/2 ounce of cocoa nibs

32 grams/"2 tablespoons" of original Nuttzo nutbutter

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon Navitas Naturals Omega blend

1-2 cups of ice, depending on consistency preferred

Garnish:

1 teaspoon hemp seeds

1 teaspoon chia seeds

4 fresh blueberries

2 slices of banana

THE METHOD:

Throw all the goodness in a blender and blend away. Sprinkle garnishes on top.

Enjoy!

The Power of Hemp

The Power of Hemp!

Hemp is an amazing super food with countless benefits. Eating hemp seeds and hemp powder will not get you "high" but it will provide your body with many nutrients. I like sprinkling hemp seeds and hemp powder on my oatmeal. I also put them in home made smoothies. 

Hemp contains:

* All 20 amino acids, including the 9 essential amino acids (EAAs) our bodies cannot produce.

* A high protein percentage of the simple proteins that strengthen immunity and fend off toxins.

* Eating hemp seeds in any form could aid, if not heal, people suffering from immune deficiency diseases. This conclusion is supported by the fact that hemp seed has been used to treat nutritional deficiencies brought on by tuberculosis, a severe nutrition blocking disease that causes the body to waste away.

* Nature’s highest botanical source of essential fatty acid, with more essential fatty acid than flax or any other nut or seed oil.

* A perfect 3:1 ratio of Omega-6 Linoleic Acid and Omega-3 Linolenic Acid – for cardiovascular health and general strengthening of the immune system.

* A superior vegetarian source of protein considered easily digestible.

* A rich source of phytonutrients, the disease-protective element of plants with benefits protecting your immunity, bloodstream, tissues, cells, skin, organs and mitochondria.

* The richest known source of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids.

Hemp seeds taste great; they have a very nutty, almost sweet taste. It tastes almost like a pine nut, but a bit more mellow.  

Hemp powder has an earthy taste, almost like the earthiness from beets. The flavor is mild, and almost has a sweet, nutty taste.

Incorporate this awesome super food in your diet ASAP! You can find these online, and I believe Whole Foods carries them ("Hemp Hearts" brand). For online try Amazon.com, nuts.com, vitacost.com to name a few. Just ensure they are organic!