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.
In addition, this recipe is designed to support methylation, a foundational process involved in gene expression, detoxification, and inflammation regulation. Ingredients such as hemp seeds, leafy greens, and pumpkin seeds provide key methyl donors and cofactors that help maintain healthy DNA methylation patterns and support both healthspan and lifespan.
Epigenetic Nutrition Spotlight
Apigenin (spinach), betaine (spinach), docosahexaenoic acid / DHA (hemp seeds), fisetin (mango), folate (spinach), luteolin (pumpkin seeds), lycopene (mango)
If you’re on the Younger You Intensive, omit the banana, and know that this recipe counts as your daily fruit allowance.
This recipe is adapted from Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better, authored by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald
| Vegan Megaboost Shot |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2 | 5minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2 | 5minutes |
- 1 cup Cold water
- 3 tbsp hemp seeds
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seed butter unsweetened (or use 3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds)
- 1/2 banana
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup spinach leaves packed
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
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- Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Serve immediately.
- Swap spinach with other leafy greens such as kale and collards.
- Make it lower glycemic by swapping the banana with avocado or frozen cauliflower





