Cups of vegan megaboost shot with kale and pumpkin seeds

Vegan Megaboost Shot

This nutrient-dense “megaboost” shot is designed to help vegans and anyone focused on optimal health meet key nutritional needs that can be harder to obtain on a plant-based diet. It features ingredients rich in nutrients that are often under-consumed in these eating patterns. For example, hemp seeds provide a complete amino acid profile, which is key for many body functions, including metabolic health, neurotransmitter and muscle synthesis, and mitochondrial biogenesis. Together with pumpkin seeds, they also supply zinc, an essential mineral for immune function, hormone homeostasis, and healthy gene expression, all of which are important for healthy aging.

Exercise Recovery Smoothie

  After exercise, food sources of antioxidants (in other words, all the ingredients in this recipe) are fabulously regenerative for the body. This recipe is also chock-full of electrolytes (such as the potassium, chloride, and magnesium in cantaloupe and coconut water) and trace minerals (from the small pinch of Himalayan pink salt) to replace what…

Creamy Epinutreint-rich Coffee

This recipe was contributed by Nutrition Resident Maddy Delery, MS CNS @mds.wellness Did you know that coffee is a DNA methylation adaptogen? Thanks to two amazing polyphenols, caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid, coffee has been solidly associated with longevity. If you are looking to upgrade your morning java or simply not a fan of plain…

Super-Hydrating Electrolyte Formula

Super-Hydrating Electrolyte Formula

This is our favorite electrolyte recipe, adapted from the World Health Organization. You can also supplement with a few drops of liquid trace minerals and a smidge of fruit juice – a bit of glucose may aid electrolyte absorption. Hydration is especially important if you’re losing a lot of water, for instance in hot weather,…