Antioxidant-Rich Raspberry Lemonade Smoothie

Pucker up! If you like the sweetness of raspberries and the tang of sour lemon, you will love this smoothie. It truly tastes like my son's favorite candy, Sour Patch Kids (the red one!) but has none of the bad stuff and a ton of health benefits. 

Both lemons & raspberries are a rich source of antioxidants & high in vitamin C, which supports a strong immune system by fighting free radicals. They also help you maintain a healthy complexion by producing collagen. We gave our smoothie an extra boost by adding a scoop of Nanoreds Fruit & Vegetable Superfood, which is formulated with the antioxidant/phytonutrient power of up to 10 servings of fruit and vegetables! 

Another plus: This smoothie is loaded with fiber. Eating foods high in fiber stabilizes blood sugar levels and can help manage diabetes. The insoluble fiber supports proper digestion and the soluble fiber lowers blood cholesterol levels. Add to that minerals like magnese, vitamin B, folate, iron and potassium.. and you have yourself a sweet & sour super smoothie!

Raspberry Lemonade Smoothie:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen Raspberries
• 1 cup organic fresh Lemonade
• 1 cup filtered Water
• 1 scoop Nanoreds Fruit & Vegetable Superood
• 1 fresh squeezed Lemon
• 1 cup Ice

Blend all ingredients and enjoy!

Yours Truly,
Tammy Fodrey & Biopharma Scientific

Chill Out! Ayurvedic Foods to Keep You Cool

Last week was a doozy in So-Cal.  With temperatures in the high 80's, we were wondering if Spring had been skipped-over this year and we were headed directly into Summer! Have you noticed that everyone gets short tempered and more irritated as soon as the temperature start to rise?  People become impatient, aggravated, and... sweaty.  In Ayurveda, they call this heat-aggravated Pitta.

Pitta is one of the Ayurvedic Doshas.  Hot, fiery, intense and strong, it can send emotions through the roof and create moodiness, aggression and hot-tempers.  Other signs of aggravated Pitta are impatience, heartburn, acid reflux, stomach ulcers, lethargy, skin rashes, acne, low blood sugar and difficulty falling asleep.

To balance fiery Pitta and to stay cool, Ayurveda recommends adding cooling foods to your diet:

• Eat more foods that are sweet, bitter and cooling such as salads, smoothies and fresh fruit. 
• Refrain from eating food that is spicy, sour, salty or hot. Avoid hot peppers & fermented foods.
• Add dark greens, cilantro, broccoli, cabbage, celery, mint, cucumber summer squash
• Sip coconut water or add cucumber slices to water.
• Enjoy fresh ripe berries, melons, apples, apricots, grapes, peaches, pears and ripe plums.

Try our Honeydew Cucumber-Mint Cooler to CHILL OUT:

- 1 cup Honeydew Melon, cubed
- 2 tbsp. fresh Mint
- 1 cup Coconut Water
- 1/2 cup Cucumber slices
- 1/2 of Lime, juiced
- 1 cup Ice Cubes

Blend all ingredient in a high-speed blender & enjoy!

The Smoothie Bowl: Nourish & Glow

To glow on the outside is an INSIDE job! This bowl of goodness is packed with superfoods & antioxidants, and it's a great way to add fresh fruit to your diet. Discover just how much your body can transform itself by eating simple, clean whole foods! For those of you who avoid fruit because of sugars, we want to remind you that although fruit does have natural sugar, it also contains vitamins, antioxidants and trace minerals that support your health by assisting in energy production, cellular health, bone strength and immunity. So by all means.. enjoy fruit without reservation, unless advised otherwise by a medical professional. However, stay away from refined sugars found in packaged foods! Reach for some fresh or frozen fruit, add in your superfoods and your protein.. and feel the difference in your body!