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Sweet Kale Salad with Elderberry Yoghurt Dressing

I was recently gifted a bottle of Vitalite Sureau 100% pure Elderberry Juice.…  Little did I know the Elderberry is an antioxidant powerhouse!  This little berry has a very high ORAC score (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) – twice as much as blueberry and cranberry!

Elderberry juice doesn’t have a particularly sweet taste, and other than adding a splash to my husband’s morning smoothie, I wasn’t too sure what to do with it.    So I started experimenting and came up with this Sweet Kale Salad with Elderberry Yoghurt Dressing.  This satisfying salad serves up a mighty antioxidant punch that is perfect as a light summer lunch!

Enjoy!

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Kidney Bean & Kale Salad

Beans, also known as legumes, are humble yet mighty, and are truly some of the most nutritious foods one can eat. Low in sugar but high in protein, fiber, magnesium, and potassium these little guys pack a punch. This hearty bean and kale salad is super versatile with so many veggie and bean options, the possibilities are endless, and the results are always delicious and healthy! Continue reading “Kidney Bean & Kale Salad” →

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Green Machine Smoothie

The Green Machine Smoothie is a staple in my house.  It’s nutrients-dense, super smooth, and delicious. The combination of whole-food plant-based ingredients such as hemp hearts, kale, avocado and spirulina (a high protein algae powder) delivers powerful nutritional benefits in one tasty drink.  Perfect as a quick breakfast or as post-workout replenishment.  Enjoy! Your body will thank you!

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