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Taking "shots" is an easy way to get your superfoods. You don’t need a huge amount to reap the benefits either.

This soup is delicious! Beets provide a ton of nutrition, and they aren't the only superfood in this soup! It also contains maca and turmeric. What an amazing way to consume these superfoods!

Do you experience food cravings? I always recommend pairing a food you're craving with a more nutritious food. By adding the healthier food, you’ll feel more satisfied and need less of the unhealthy food. Check out these superfood combos.

Superfoods are "super" for so many reasons, and learning how to incorporate them is a fun way to explore more about nutrition and your health. Choose superfoods based off the four benefits listed, or choose one from each category. They're all great!

Squash cravings with superfoods with these awesome ideas. Your gut will thank you.

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Build your diet around lots of vegetables, high quality proteins & fats, nuts, nut butters, seeds, fruit and dairy substitutes.

These autoimmune superfoods will heal your gut and minimize attacks on your immune system.

Superfoods are "super" for so many reasons, and learning how to incorporate them is a fun way to explore more about nutrition and your health. Choose superfoods based off the four benefits listed, or choose one from each category. They're all great!

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It's Raw. It's Vegan. It's bursting with health-promoting properties. Most of all, it's Delicious! This refreshing, chocolat-ey dessert contains ashwagandha, maca, raw chocolate and other healthy ingredients. 

This creamy and satisfying beet soup is not only beautiful, but the red-violet color of beets comes from a unique and highly valuable antioxidant called betacyanins. They're widely studied for their ability to support healthy detoxification and manage inflammation response. Beets also contain potassium, vitamin C and iron. A recent study in the Journal of Applied Physiology showed beet juice consumption increased stamina and exercise tolerance.

Beets aren't the only superfood in this soup! It also contains maca and turmeric. What an amazing way to consume these superfoods!

Cumin Beet Soup

Serves 4

1 lb beets (about 3 to 4 medium), trimmed and scrubbed

1 tbsp beet powder (TRY: Synergy Company Beet Juice Powder)

1 tbsp coconut oil

½ tsp cumin seeds

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large yellow onion, diced

1 tbsp maca powder

½ tsp ground turmeric

¼ tsp chile powder

½ tsp sea salt

1 13.5-oz BPA-free can full-fat coconut milk, divided

2 tsp dulse flakes

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Ground sumac, for garnish, optional

Beet sprouts, for garnish, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375^oF. Wrap beets individually in foil, then place on a baking sheet. Roast for 60 to 90 minutes, or until very soft. Remove beets from oven and let rest until they are cool enough to handle. Peel away and discard beet skins; dice beets. Set aside.

2. In a medium saucepan over medium, warm coconut oil. Add cumin seeds and lightly toast until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add beet powder, maca, turmeric, chile powder, salt and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. To saucepan, stir in 1½ cups coconut milk and simmer for 1 minute to warm. To a blender, transfer soup and add dulse flakes and lemon juice. Puree until smooth –be sure to blend very thoroughly for an even silky texture. Serve warm and drizzle with remaining coconut milk. If using, add a sprinkle of sumac and beet sprouts for garnish. 

Enjoy!

Kelly Harrington, MS, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for Live Superfoods

Recipe courtesy of Julie Morris and cleaneating.com

What isn't there to love about a taco + salsa combo?? This one is special though – it contains the superfood maqui, which is one of the most antioxidant-rich foods in nature.

Serves 4                

Total Time: 45 minutes

L I S T  of  I N G R E D I E N T S

2 cups blackberries, coarsely chopped

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

2 tsp maqui powder

(TRY: Live Superfoods Maqui Powder)

½ large red onion, minced, divided

1 tbsp olive oil

1 15-oz BPA-free can unsalted black beans

¼ tsp each chipotle powder and sea salt

8 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed (or 8 large romaine leaves)

1 orange bell pepper, sliced into matchsticks

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

¼ cup unsalted macadamia nuts, finely chopped

the  M E T H O D

1. Prepare salsa: In a small bowl, combine blackberries, lime juice, maqui powder and 2 tbsp onion.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

2. In a small saucepan on medium, heat oil. Add remaining onion and sauté for 7 to 8 minutes, until onion is very soft, stirring occasionally. Add beans and their liquid, chipotle and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Using a slotted spoon, drain a scoop of beans and add to center of each tortilla. Top with bell pepper, salsa, cilantro and nuts. Serve any remaining salsa on the side.

Per Serving (2 tacos): Calories: 361, Total Fat: 12.5 g, Sat. Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 54 g, Fiber: 16 g, Sugars: 6 g, Protein: 12 g, Sodium: 151 mg

Recipe & image courtesy of cleaneating.com