Sweet + Spiced Vanilla Toffee Chai Smoothie

Time to spice things up!  As with most smoothie recipes, this one is easy like Sunday morning. Chai spices have long been known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and digestive properties.  We've added our Wellbody-365 vegan Vanilla Toffee flavored Nanopro protein powder with ashwagandha, which is clinically proven to increase the body's resistance to stress and lower cortisol levels, too.  Creamy, sweet and spiced just right.. but don't take it from me.  If you're a chai fanatic, feel free to double the amount of spices in this one. Because either way, you'll be sipping on a dreamy, spicy, sweet mixture that will warm your senses and help you to keep your cool all day long.
Sweet + Spiced Vanilla Toffee Chai Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/8 tsp cardamom
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• 1 scoop Nanopro Vegan Protein Powder

For two, just double the recipe! Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender & enjoy!

If You Like Pina Coladas.. Try our Nanomega Smoothie!

Warning: May cause extreme happiness!
Did you know essential fatty acids are the most important supplement you can take? Our brains need good fats to be healthy.. and of all of our body parts, our brain is most in need of high-quality fats. In fact, the brain is made up of 60% fat, mostly an Omega-3 fat called DHA. Its job is to support cellular communication and when we have what we need, it produces happiness while increasing learning and memory skills. If our brains are deficient in Omega-3’s we can experience depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder. Not surprisingly, Americans are deficient in Omega-3’s. Some reports indicate that 95% of us lack enough Omega-3’s to support our brains!

We NEED Omega-3’s - that’s understandable. But many of us don’t like the fishy, oily, pill-form that is widely available. Nanomega Superfood is an all-organic, vegan, pineapple-orange flavored powder that you can add to your smoothies. If Omega-3’s cause happiness, the flavor in this Pina Colada Smoothie recipe will send you into tropical-island-vacation mode! It’s pure bliss!

Here’s what you will find in one scoop of Nanomega Superfood:

• 1000 mg Omega-3 ALA
• 100 mg vegan DHA
• 2.5 grams of Fiber
• 5 grams of Flaxseed
• Vitamins B6, B9 & B12
• Vegan, Non-GMO, Organic ingredients
• Amazing flavor

Nanomega Pina Colada Smoothie:

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen Pineapple
1 cup unsweetened Coconut milk
1 ripe Banana
1 scoop Nanomega Superfood
2 tbsp. shredded Coconut

Blend Ingredients in a high-speed blender.
 
How’s that for a superfood? Get happy friends!

Yours Truly,
Tammy Fodrey & Biopharma Scientific

Hearty Sweet Potato Chili

I’ve never been a huge chili-loving person... until now.

Come to find out, I prefer my chili non-traditional. Hearty, yes. Bursting with flavor, yes. But this is not your typical chili. It’s a million times better! And did I mention, it's healthy too? Bonus!

Hearty Sweet Potato Chili:

Ingredients:

-1 tbsp. Olive oil
-1 med. yellow Onion
-4 cloves Garlic, minced
-1 tbsp. Chili powder
-1 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. Cumin
-1 yellow Bell pepper, diced
-1 Sweet potato, cubed
-2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes, unsalted
-2 cups dry red lentils
-2 can Kidney beans
-1 cup frozen organic White corn
-8 cups Vegetable broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Avocado & cilantro (as much as you want for garnish)
- Tortilla chips for dipping (ours are gluten free, non-gmo & extra crunchy)

Directions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add garlic, onion & spices & saute until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the bell pepper, sweet potato & diced tomatoes. Saute for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the broth, lentils, beans & corn. Bring to a boil over high heat. 
5. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
6. Top with avocado slices & cilantro

Take a dip!

Tammy Fodrey & Biopharma Scientific

Chickpea & Butternut Squash Curry

With 5 winter weeks ahead, we aren't slowing down! Some of the most delicious produce grows in the winter, including butternut squash. No offense to zucchini, but the health benefits of winter squash seriously outweigh their summer cousins. Not only are they low in fat and high in fiber, butternut squash is rich in potassium and high in vitamin B6. It also contains high levels of beta-carotene, which has been identified as a deterrent against breast cancer. We've paired it with a few of our other favorite ingredients in this delicious curry to keep you healthy, warm & going strong for the rest of the season!

Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 chopped white onion
- 3-4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium butternut squash, skinned & chopped
- 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- 2 tbsp. curry paste (pictured is yellow curry, but you can use whatever kind you like)
- 1 can light coconut milk
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 bunch cilantro

Directions:
1. Saute onions and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
2. Add butternut squash, chickpeas, coconut milk, water, curry paste & salt. Bring to a boil.
3. Turn the heat down to medium, cover & simmer for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
4. Test the squash with a fork, it should be soft but not falling apart.
5. Add frozen peas and spinach. Stir & simmer for 3 minutes until spinach cooks down.
6. Remove from heat. Serve over rice or eat just by itself, topped with fresh cilantro and shredded coconut.

Enjoy!

Tammy Fodrey & Biopharma Scientific