#1 Superfood You must have in your diet

Did you know that even if you eat what is widely considered a “healthy diet” full of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats, chances are you’re still not getting the nutrition you need to thrive?

The sad truth is that food today is significantly lower in nutrients than it was just 50 years ago.

Eating healthy is extremely important. But unfortunately, due to the industrialization of our food system, so much nutrition has been over-farmed and processed out of our food that these days, you really need some extra help to stay healthy. If you’ve got nagging health problems that just don’t seem to go away, they could be due to nutritional deficiencies, which, more often than not, go undetected by our traditional medical system.

What if there was a nutrient-dense “superfood” that was so incredibly rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other micronutrients, that it could nourish your body back to optimal health?

Guess what? There is such a superfood out there!

The American Superfood Revolution

In the last several years, sales of superfoods like blueberries, pomegranate, broccoli and almonds have exploded as a growing number of people are waking up to the fact that we need concentrated sources of nutrition to thrive as individuals. And this is a good sign. But for some reason, most Americans have turned a blind eye to a simple, inexpensive food that NASA has identified as a top superfood, and an answer to the dilemma of keeping astronauts nourished on extended space journeys.[1,2]

The #1 Superfood Most Americans Ignore

Spirulina, a type of freshwater blue-green algae that has been consumed as part of traditional diets throughout the world for centuries, is incredibly rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other micronutrients.[3] In fact, most experts consider it the most nutrient dense food on the planet. The Japanese are particularly fond of spirulina and consume more of it than any other population in the world.[4] Not surprisingly, they also have the world’s highest life expectancy.

Before you say “yuck” to the idea of eating algae, you’ll be surprised to learn how easy it can be to add it to your diet and how it can actually taste good! More on that later, but first, some interesting facts about spirulina.

Spirulina is the most concentrated natural source of protein on earth. It has 334% more protein than beef and 556% more than tofu! Also, spirulina is a “complete” protein, meaning it offers the full profile of all the essential amino acids the human body needs. Spirulina is also highly digestible, so the amino acids and other nutrients it contains are extremely easy to absorb, which makes it an incredibly valuable food source.[3,5]

The Nutrients That Make Spirulina a Top Superfood

• Phycocyanin, a unique antioxidant that provides powerful immune and anti-aging benefits
• Chlorophyll, which supports cellular detoxification and body alkalinity
• Carotenoids, including beta-carotene and zeaxanthin, which protect the skin and eyes
• Essential amino acids in a highly-digestible, easy-to-absorb form
• Essential fatty acids, including hard-to-get gamma linoleic acid (GLA)
• Vitamin B12 and other B vitamins that support brain and heart health
• Trace minerals, including magnesium, selenium, zinc, calcium and others
• Superoxide dismutase (SOD), an important antioxidant enzyme

The Antioxidant Found ONLY in Spirulina

Recently, scientists have discovered that phycocyanin, a blue antioxidant pigment that gives spirulina its natural blue-green hue, offers incredible health benefits.[13,14] Phycocyanin strengthens the immune system by promoting production of white blood cells and increases oxygenation throughout the body by supporting the creation of red blood cells. Additionally, phycocyanin has been shown to play a major role in stem cell regeneration, particularly in bone marrow and blood cells. Spirulina is the only known natural source of phycocyanin.

The Amazing Health Benefits of Spirulina, as Proven by Scientific Research

• Supports a healthy immune system[6]
• Boosts energy levels naturally[6]
• Supports cellular detoxification[6]
• Helps to keep bodily pH in a healthy range[6]
• Promotes optimal cardiovascular health[7]
• Helps to maintain normal blood pressure levels[8]
• Nourishes and protects the liver[9]
• Supports healthy blood sugar levels[10]
• Enhances cognitive function[11]
• Curbs hunger and promotes weight loss[12]

The Problems with Eating Algae

Let’s be honest. As miraculous as the benefits of consuming spirulina may be, the idea of eating algae is less than tantalizing. Many people avoid spirulina because they dislike the smell and taste. As hard as I try to explain people on spirulina’s miraculous benefits, I often get a negative reaction.

Spirulina has been widely available for years in a freeze-dried powder form that can be mixed into water or smoothies. I’m not a big fan of powdered spirulina, because it’s not convenient to take every day, and frankly, it has a less than pleasant “algae” smell. That’s why I recommend taking spirulina in tablet form.

My Quest to Create the Perfect Spirulina Supplement

I’ve seen a lot of fads come and go, but taking spirulina supplements every day for the past 10 years has been one of the true secrets to my success. I honestly think this is a miracle nutrient that everyone will be taking in the future.

I’ve been taking it for almost a year now and have noticed remarkable benefits in my energy levels, immunity, exercise recovery time and overall wellbeing.

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10 Top Foods To Boost Brainpower

Would you add chickpeas to your soup and celery to your salad if you knew they might sharpen your thinking and prevent age-related memory loss? That’s the premise behind this list of foods rich in compounds that nourish neurons, boost neurotransmitter production, reduce inflammation, and protect against neural degeneration.

1. Curry

Turmeric, the spice that gives curry and mustard their yellow color, contains a chemical called curcumin that’s the subject of numerous neurologic studies right now. Research has shown curcumin’s ability to boost memory, slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and stimulate neurogenesis, which is the process of creating new brain cells. Studies suggest curcumin may also clear out amyloid plaques, the brain gunk thought to be a cause of Alzheimer’s, and calm inflammation of brain and nerve cells.

2. Celery 

In 2010, an intriguing study came out linking the plant compound luteolin with lower rates of age-related memory loss. The reason: Luteolin appears to calm inflammation in the brain, which experts now believe to be primary cause of neurodegeneration. By inhibiting the action of inflammatory cytokines, luteolin seems to prevent a cycle of degenerative changes in the brain. Celery is one of the richest sources of luteolin; other good sources include peppers and carrots.

3. Broccoli and Cauliflower

For some time, researchers have been investigating the role of choline in brain development, looking at whether choline has the potential to spur the growth of new brain cells and neural connections. Studies have shown that prenatal choline supplementation appears to boost later intelligence while choline deficiency has been linked with neural tube defects. In adults, choline keeps neurotransmitters healthy, keeping you sharp and your memory strong. Remember wheat germ? One cup has 202 mg of choline; beef liver is the best dietary source of choline with 473 mg in a five-ounce serving. Much easier to incorporate brocoli and cauliflower, with 182 and 177 mg, respectively. Added value: Broccoli is also high in vitamin K, studied for its effect in boosting cognition.

4. Walnuts

Scientists don’t know exactly how omega-3 fatty acids exert such a protective effect on the brain, but research suggests they boost the function of neurotransmitters. One study found that seniors whose blood contained high levels of omega-3 fatty acds, particularly DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) had the greatest brain volume and also tested highest on a set of memory and cognitive skills. Omega-3s are heart-healthy too, helping keep arteries clear and blood flow strong, and good circulation benefits the brain as well. While salmon is one of the best known and richest source of omega 3s, it’s also not a food you want to eat every day due to the mercury content. But you can make walnuts a daily habit, sprinkling a handful on a salad or eating them as an afternoon snack. Walnuts also contain memory-protective vitamin B6 (see below).

5. Crab

You don’t see crab on many power food lists, do you? But you should. One serving of crab has 1840 mg (more than your entire daily requirement) of phenylalanine, an amino acid needed to make the important neurotransmitter dopamine, as well as brain-stimulating adrenaline and noradrenaline and thyroid hormone. Many types of fish and seafood are rich in phenylalanine, but I’m singling crab out because it’s easy to find and it’s less likely to be high in mercury, an issue with tuna and other popular fish. Research also suggests phenylalanine may be helpful in combating Parkinson’s disease. Added value: Crab is also one of the best dietary sources of vitamin B12 (see below) with one serving providing 192 percent of your daily requirement.

Buckwheat (here in pancakes) and bananas both have neuroprotective effects.

 

6. Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans

It’s not easy to find good food sources of magnesium, a mineral that plays a key role in energy metabolism. But it’s important – magnesium is highly beneficial for brain cell receptors, speeding message transmission. Magnesium also relaxes blood vessels, letting more blood through to feed the brain. But studies show that our American diet is magnesium poor, and most adults average only 66 percent of the recommended requirement of magnesium. Meanwhile, stress has been shown to leach magnesium from the body. So where to find this scarce mineral? Answer: in strange places. For example, the most potent magnesium source is kelp, with 780 mg of magnesium in a serving. But since kelp probably isn’t on your dinner menu, build a meal around chickpeas instead, which contain 220 mg of magnesium in a one-cup serving.

7. Buckwheat

A natural mood-calmer, buckwheat is high in relaxing tryptophan, providing 25 percent of your recommended allowance in a one-cup serving. Buckwheat is also a good source of magnesium, with 229 mg per serving. (Though some forms of cooking drop the magnesium content.)  Technically a fruit seed, buckwheat is gluten-free and high in fiber, so it’s a great grain substitute. Throw it in soups or stews, or cook it and add it to salads. You can even boil it up as a hot breakfast cereal, much like grits or cream of wheat.

8. Brewer’s Yeast or Marmite

Turns out there was at least one good reason to sprinkle brewer’s yeast on your granola: it’s one of the best food source of thiamine, also called vitamin B1, and pyridoxine, also called vitamin B6, both of which are linked with brain function in numerous ways. (Spreading marmite on your toast also works.) Thiamine deficiency is known to cause a form of dementia, which is why researchers are studying the possibility that thiamine supplementation may help prevent or slow the development of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Meanwhile, pyridoxine plays a role in neurotransmitter production, and thus in strengthening memory and cognition. Large amounts of thiamine and pyridoxine aren’t easy to find in any one food, and one of the best dietary sources is actually fortified cereals. But many, many foods, including bananas, black beans, lentils, eggs, pork, and sunflower seeds all have have good quantities of these B vitamins so eating a varied diet helps.

9. Red Meat

There are a lot of reasons not to overdo red meat, but when it comes to brain health, the high vitamin B12 content in beef, lamb and pork tips the scales. An overall energy-booster, vitamin B12 is vital to healthy brain function, to the point that B12 deficiency causes nerve and brain damage. One of the trendiest supplements around, vitamin B12 – also known as cobalamin – can be found in office cupboards and backstage in rock stars’ green rooms. Beef liver has the highest B12 content of all, but liver tends not to be a dinnertime staple.

10. Blueberries

If you’re tired of hearing about the health benefits of blueberries, apologies, but here’s another one. Research (primarily animal studies, but still) has linked a diet high in blueberries with faster learning, sharper thinking, and improved memory retention. Other studies have documented the antioxidant power of blueberries to clear free radicals and reduce neurodegenerative oxidative stress.

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Go Raw Green for Absorbable and Useable Raw Organic Nutrition

Many of the foods we eat are dead. Meaning that through heating, processing, and more, the whole food benefits, as well as the raw plant/vegetable energy potential or life force, is diminished through processing from its natural state. Our bodies are electrical and need recharging every day. One way we can do that is through raw food, which provides us plant energy, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, amino acids and protein.

Adding raw green food to your daily diet not only helps to cleanse and purify, but gives you those powerful nutrients at a cellular level for whole body support. By providing what your body needs, natural healing can take place.

Helping the body work more efficiently is key. Eliminating the heavier acidic foods in the diet and adding more alkaline foods such as raw, steamed and stir-fried vegetables and/or raw green food super greens powder, ultimately means our eliminatory processes work more efficiently by increasing more oxygen in the blood from the green chlorophyll rich foods.

Healthy blood carries oxygen to all of the body’s cells. Red blood cells are characterized by hemoglobin, which has as its central nucleus the mineral element iron. Green plants are characterized by chlorophyll which has magnesium at is nucleus. One 1 atom difference!

So the infusion of chlorophyll into our body helps us create healthier blood and more oxygen which means more energy, more efficient detox or elimination. Since oxygen is used up very quickly in many of the bodily functions, the infusion of more oxygen stimulates an improvement in healing.

Chlorophyll is the blood of all green plants, which is created from the sun’s energy. Drink chlorophyll and you flood your body with the same energy. Chlorophyll benefits many functions within the body, including building blood supply, revitalizing tissue, calming inflammation, activating enzymes and deodorizing the body.

We are now seeing the long term effects of how really damaging pollutants have been in our food, air, water and land, and how those pollutants are affecting us.

It is vital to cleanse the body on a regular basis, passively and with intention, as well as how important it is to ingest organic, whole-food based nutrient supporting supplements that nourish us. All of which will protect our bodies from some of the environmental pollutants we are bombarded with each and every day.

Below is the list of Green Food that should be eaten RAW to get their maximum benefits:

Five Organic Grass Juices

Juice is extracted from our grasses, supporting better delivery of live enzymes, minerals and vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants.

Wheat Grass Juice: Offers immediate absorption and is mineral rich containing 92 minerals needed by the body and a complete protein containing 20+ amino acids, as well as 30 enzymes.

Kamut Grass Juice: Is an excellent source of chlorophyll, enzymes, fatty acids, phospholipids, and specifically Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, B9, C and E.

Barley Grass Juice: A rich source of amino acids, digestive and metabolic enzymes, Vitamin E, SOD (anti-oxidants).

Oat Grass Juice: Oat Grass juice is a rich source of beta carotene, folic acid, iron, calcium and vitamin C, K and B Vitamins. Oat Grass has a relaxing and stimulating actiois approximately 30% by weight, amino acids, and rich beta carotene, folic acid, iron, calcium, Vitamin C, K, and B Vitamins.

Alfalfa Grass Juice: is one of the most mineral rich plants today with 8 essential amino acids, Vitamin D, A, E, and K. calcium, beta carotene, chlorophyll, and very high in protein with strong trace minerals of manganese and phosphorus.

Five Organic Sprouts

Sprouting increases seed value nutrition 5 to 6 times MORE than that of grown vegetable, unlocking dense nutrition in less volume than any other vegetation.

Sunflower Sprouts: Are rich in calcium, phosphorous, iron, copper, iodine, potassium, and magnesium, and a good source for Coenzyme Q10, vitamins, zinc, folate, lecithin, lignans, and other amino acids, as well as vital trace minerals from the earth.

Pea Sprouts: Are packed with nutrients, including folic acid, fiber, iron, chlorophyll, essential fatty acids, carotenoids, and are high in phytoestrogens.

Clover Sprouts: Contain plant protein, fibre, calcium, iron, folate, and Vitamin A, and very rich in phytochemical nutrition.

Broccoli Sprouts: Have been studied for cancer fighting value of sulforaphane* and sprouts have 50 times the amount of phytochemical sulforaphane than fresh broccoli, as well as the sulfur-containing compounds glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, plant estrogens, Vitamin A, B, C, E and K, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and antioxidants.

Chia Sprouts: Are a super nutrient dense food, very high in fiber and rich in protein, a great source of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium plenty of essential fatty-acids and antioxidants, as well as rich in Omega 3 essential fatty acids with self-sustaining levels of antioxidants, and chia sprouts carry a calcium content 5 x greater than fresh milk.

Five Organic Vegetables

Selected for nutritional value and perfectly matched to our everyday human need for daily nutrition.

Kale: Is a powerfully nutritious vegetable containing over 45 antioxidant flavonoids, high in sulfur-containing compound glucosinolatges, Omega 3 essential fatty acids, tryptophan, Vitamins K, A, C, B6, E, B3, B1, B3, and manganese. It’s also a good source of folate, iron, magnesium and calcium, phosphorous and copper.

Watercress: Is known as a revitalizing green with very high antioxidants, beta carotene, folate, calcium, and Vitamins B, C & E. An excellent source of Vitamin K, and a great source for potassium, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus.

Spinach: Is one of the most nutritionally dense foods, contain phytonutrient flavonoids, powerful antioxidants, lutein, zeaxanthin, Vitmains A, K, C, beta carotene, manganese, zinc, and selenium.

Celery: Is known for its’ goodness as it packs antioxidants and health compounds known as phthalides, acetylenics, and coumarins, In addition, it supports electrolyte balance. is an excellent source of Vitamin B1, B2, B6, C, and also supplies potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and essential amino acids.

Parsley: Known as a tonic for the blood, parsley contains more vitamin C than a lemon or an orange. It has abundant quantities of other vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, B, E, K, beta-carotene, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, sodium, potassium, sulfur and calcium. It acts like an antioxidant and is abundant in chlorophyll and contains alpha-linolenic acid and Omega 3.

Five Organic Whole Leafs

Selected whole leaves from nutrient dense leafy plants and herbs, excluding stems and roots which have less nutrition and may contain plant toxins.

Bilberry Leaf: Is loaded with bioflavonoids and natural antioxidant compounds including super antioxidant anthocyanosides, as well as flavonoids, anthocyanin and glucoquinine, and Vitamins A and C.

Olive Leaf: Is known for its’ anti-microbial properties as a natural antibiotic, and hosts two different types of antioxidants several times greater impact than that of green tea. Recognized as a powerful free radical scavenger, studies are being conducted in both EU and US on olive leaf potential.

Lemongrass (Citronella Leaf): Is known globally for its’ calming and cleansing qualities, has potent anti-microbial properties. High in folate it also provides calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, zinc, selenium, and omega 3 & 6 essential fatty acids.

Peppermint Leaf: Is a popular herb for many reasons. It is also rich anti-oxidants, in dietary fiber, an excellent source of minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, and manganese (an important co-factor in super antioxidant SOD, superoxide-dimutase). It is also rich in many antioxidant vitamins including vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin-C and vitamin E. The leaves of mint also contain many important B-complex vitamins like folates, riboflavin and pyridoxine (vitamin B-6); and the herb is also an excellent source of vitamin-K.

Nettle Leaf: Contains a great variety of phytochemicals and nutrients including amino acids, sterols, volatile oils, fatty acids, chlorophyll, most B Vitamins, Vitamin C, K and many trace minerals as well as high in lecithins, and rich in iron. Nettle is also known as a nutritious food source due to its anti-inflammatory diuretic, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties, as noted by information provided by Center of Integrative Medicine, University of Maryland.

Five Organic Healing Herbs

Herbs have been used globally for many of the same botanical therapies, and researchers concluded people in different parts of the world tended to use the same or similar plants for the same purposes. Our herbs are chosen for nutritional value as it co-factors with our vegetables, grasses, sprouts, and whole leaf.

Rosehips: Is the edible fruit of the rose plant and highly nutritious. As one of the most concentrated sources of vitamin C available, rose hips have been included in many common cold preventives and remedies. In addition to Vitamin C, rosehips provide us Vitamins A, C, D, E, flavonoids, lycopene, and iron.

Gingko: Is known as the longevity herb and Mayo Clinic reported that Ginkgo is used for the treatment of many conditions. According to Phyllis Balch in her book “Prescription for Nutritional Healing,” ginkgo supplements can produce powerful antioxidant effects on the brain, retina and entire cardiovascular system. Ginkgo’s effects have been attributed to compounds called flavone glycosides, as well as unique compounds – ginkgolides- and its’ strong antioxidant activity on free radicals.

Dandelion: Nutritional richness and herbalists consider it a valuable herb that can be used as a food and phytomedicine according to the Integrative Medicine Studies at the University of Maryland. Dandelion is a rich source of vitamins A, B complex, C, and D, as well as minerals such as iron, potassium, and zinc.

Pau d’arco: Has a crystalline oxygen infused in its’ inner bark, which is rich in iron, calcium, selenium, vitamins A, B Complex and C, magnesium, potassium, and sodium. It is used botanically for a variety of reasons, and has antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties.

Chickweed: Offers, in addition to Vitamin C, biotin, choline, copper, inositol, PABA, fatty acids, mucilage, minerals, phosphorus, potash salts, rutin, silicon, sodium, and vitamins B6, B12, and D, the U.S. National Library of Medicine isolated five anti-oxidant compounds in Chickweed.

Other Essentials

Avocado and Avocado Seed are included as well as Sea Water Extract with naturally occurring trace elements for harmonious ingestion of green grasses, vegetables, sprouts, whole leaf, and herbs.

Avocado & Avocado Seed: Have diverse fats we need, while the seed provides dense anti-oxidant properties. High in potassium, offering more than bananas, and rich in all the Vitamin B’s, and also a good source of Vitamin E and K. In addition, they have a high fiber content, 75% insoluble and 25% soluble.

Concentrated Sea Water Extract: Carries our naturally occurring trace elements.

I also recommend Fruits & VegEZ™

Your Go-To Guide For Choosing Healthier Grains (INFOGRAPHIC)

Research by Nicole McDermott; Graphic by Laura Culhane 

What’s your favorite healthy whole grain? Share with us in the comments below!

Banana Boost

Ingredients

½ Banana
¼ cup(s) Oats
4 Cherries (pitted)
1 cup(s) Almond Milk
1 dash Cinnamon
Instructions

Add ingredients to your Tall Cup and extract for 30 seconds. If you’re feeling adventurous, add a couple of mint leaves for an added minty flavor!

Description

Perfect before a moderate workout, this Blast contains just enough carbs to get you through it without losing energy or endurance. It also tastes great, so you can have the physical and mental motivation you need to keep going.

Never Been Beet!

Ingredients

1 small Beet
1 tsp. Cacao (raw, powder, nibs, or beans)
½ Banana
1 cup(s) Almond Milk

Instructions

Add ingredients to your Tall Cup and extract for 30 seconds.

Description

Beets are one of the best performance veggies out there! If you’re ramping up for a workout, have this Blast full of performance-enahncing nitrates, which help your muscles use oxygen more efficiently. You’ll feel better and perform better, too!

Banana Protein Blast

Ingredients

½ Banana
4 Cherries (pitted)
1 cup(s) Oats
1 cup(s) Almond Milk
1 dash Cinnamon
½ cup(s) Soybeans (Edamame)
1 tsp. Flax Seeds

Instructions

Add ingredients to your Tall Cup and extract for 40 seconds. Add more or less almond milk for desired consistency.

Description

The added protein in this Blast from the flax seeds and edamame will give you the push you need right before your next workout. Make it an hour beforehand and you’ll not only have the energy you need, but you’ll recover more quickly and not be so exhausted. Plus, these all natural protein sources are better for you and provide your body with a multitude of vitamins that canned protein powder can’t give you!

Veggie Delight

Ingredients

¼ cup(s) Spinach
¼ cup(s) Kale
2 floret(s) Broccoli
1 stalk(s) Celery
½ cup(s) Pomegranate (Pomegranate Seeds)
1 tsp. Chia Seeds
1 handful(s) Almonds
1 tsp. Goji Berries
1 tsp. Maca (powder)

Instructions

Add ingredients to your Tall Cup and extract for 40 seconds.

Description

Brought to you by blogger Shari Pack, this recipe is an almost entirely veggie Blast with a hint of pomegranite fruit for added sweetness and tartness. It’s also got superfoods chia, goji and maca, for weight management, antioxidant goodness and reproductive health.

Hydrating Summer Blast

Ingredients

1 small Apple
½ cup(s) Papayas
4 large Strawberries
1 Kiwi
½ Lemon
1 tsp. Sea Salt
½ cup(s) Ice Cubes
to MAX LINE Water

Instructions

Add ingredients to your Tall Cup and extract for 45 seconds.

Description

Water and water with electrolytes are the best things to consume while exercising as far as hydration goes, but as far as post-exercise hydration is concerned, this is the ideal way to recover after a hard hot summertime workout! Here is my version of an optimal hydration NutriBlast!

The ingredients in this Blast will enhance post-exercise hydration and replenish what you lose during an intense workout in the heat. It contains cold water and brings along with it vitamin C and antioxidants, which are both crucial in the post-exercise recovery process.

Revitalizing NutriBlast

Ingredients

½ Tall Cup Kale
½ cup(s) Blueberries
½ Banana
¼ Avocado
1 tbsp. Almond Butter (raw)
1 tbsp. Chia Seeds
1 handful(s) Ice
to MAX LINE Almond Milk

Instructions

Add ingredients to your Tall Cup and extract for 45 seconds or until smooth.

Description

Wake up to this revitalizing NutriBlast, which contains antioxidant-rich blueberries and beautifying avocado, along with tasty banana and satiating chia seeds – perfect for that kick you need first thing in the morning!