{"id":78,"date":"2024-02-23T15:10:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T12:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/greenpress.co\/?p=78"},"modified":"2024-02-23T15:17:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T12:17:00","slug":"7-exceptional-overnight-oat-recipes-to-save-your-day-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/greenpress.co\/blogs\/news\/96515718-the-13-best-superfoods-flavour-enhancers-for-any-smoothie\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best 13 Superfoods For Your Smoothies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Without getting google involved, I think the term superfood applies to any food with extra strong nutritional properties. For instance, an orange is renowned for its vitamin C, but there are other plants on this planet that have tremendously more vitamin C per weight or serving size. ‘Super’ ‘foods’ seems an accurate description. Albeit a grossly overused one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s look at the best ingredients to take your smoothie to the next level. Most of these are rare superfoods with unique properties, and a couple others are there for flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camu Camu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The word superfood doesn’t do this Amazonian fruit justice. Camu camu is\u00a0the highest source of vitamin C on the planet. One teaspoon of freeze dried powder is 12 times your daily needs. That means an immune system so strong that it slows ageing and even\u00a0prevents oxidative stress that leads to cancer. It’s even great for mental clarity and elevates mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s the second most important ingredient in our\u00a0Forever Young\u00a0product. As the vitamin C density helps the marine collagen be absorbed by the body. Creating youthful skin.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The subtle citrus flavour of camu camu blends in quietly to any smoothie, allowing other ingredients to shine. You only need one teaspoon per smoothie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add this if: You’re run down and feel a cold coming on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chlorella<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of several ancient algaes that\u00a0we recommend. Chlorella, as the name suggests, is a rich source of chlorophyll. One serving of this single cell algae is twice your daily\u00a0B-12 needs, and is a rich source of iron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add this if: You’re vegan or undertaking a detox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirulina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another microscopic algae. The B-12 and iron properties are similar to chlorella, with some solid copper and B vitamin scores thrown in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirulina companies love to propagate that\u00a0roughly 60% of it’s weight is protein. Which is great. However, you consume this in teaspoon size portions so using it in your plant-based protein argument against Crossfit Chris\u00a0is not a good tactic. He will verbally bench press you. One spirulina serving is 2-3 grams of protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the protein mismarketing, the detoxifying properties are infamous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add this if: You are lacking vegetables and need a cheeky shortcut to micronutrients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Green Algae AFA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most well known AFA is the most well grown.\u00a0E3Live AFA\u00a0is the brand name. There are several farms on Klamath Lake in Oregon farming the most nutritious blue green algae on the planet. But E3Live does a great job of distinguishing themselves, suggesting\u00a0that their organic practices, and algae quality, are second to none.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AFA stands for Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae. It’s a brother to spirulina and chlorella. Though arguably more nutritious (certainly more expensive). \u00a0It has\u00a0twice the chlorophyll as spirulina\u00a0and\u00a0contains over 40 minerals. AFA stimulates stem cell growth, increases brain activity and an\u00a0Italian study\u00a0showed that it has cancer preventing properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond those superfood\u00a0powers,\u00a0blue green algae started our planet. Sparking evolution. Sorry Jesus, we’re choosing science over your book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add this if: You want to look younger, feel mentally sharper and potentially evolve to a new species of human. Add a teaspoon every day for ten years and you might have wings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mixed Greens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re unsure on what greens you need or just want to play the field, then there are plenty of powder products that have a mixture of algaes.\u00a0This one\u00a0is the best seller on Amazon. And\u00a0this article\u00a0goes through plenty of other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from the green superfoods listed above, I like to see wheatgrass and barley grass on the ingredient list. I never get excited when I see spinach, kale or any other foods I can access raw. Similarly, I don’t like when they are flavoured with a sugar alternative and some other extract. I like my other smoothie ingredients to control the flavour, not my mixed green powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bee Pollen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bee pollens are rich in\u00a0free amino acids, and B vitamins, including folic acid. They are flexibly used as an energy source, an immune booster, an allergy treater and to improve digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add this if: You want to try a non-green multi-vitamin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The potency of this root is obvious just by touching\u00a0it. Your fingers will be stained orange. The definition of anti-inflammatory, turmeric can do everything.\u00a0Prevent cancer, inhibit cancer cell growth, relieve rheumatoid arthritis, relieve cystic fibrosis patients and protect against Alzheimer’s.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add this if: You’re body is aching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cinnamon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our favourite spice. The versatile flavour can improve anything from coffee to\u00a0homemade pancakes. And the nutritional properties stand up against anything. One of the\u00a0strongest antioxidants on the planet, it’s also\u00a0anti-diabetic, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory and\u00a0anti-flatulent. That’s a lot of antis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add this if: You want your smoothie to taste better with more nutrients. Plays amazingly well with a little raw honey and banana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cacao<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Raw chocolate. We prefer the crunchy texture of nibs but you can use powder too.\u00a0The nutritional profile reads like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n