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Sweet Dreams Are Made of Green: Two Mouth-Watering Smoothie Bowl Recipes

Photo by: Courtney Boyd Myers

Let’s face it – smoothies are kind of boring. And most times – they can only be so filling. Slurping up your fruity concoction sometimes just isn’t satisfying enough.

Don’t you think it’s a time for a little upgrade? Smoothie bowls are the way to go!

Smoothie bowls are just as easy to create, but can be so much more satiating. Plus, you can throw in some extra fruits, green veggies, nuts and more on top for that extra crunchy “oooh aaah” sensation.

Today, we have two green-powered smoothie bowl recipes to help keep you full, while also allowing you to indulge!

The Easy Essential

It can be a little hard to get in your daily fruits + veggies, but this recipe will help you get there!

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1-2 servings of Pure Planet’s Best of Greens (or another green blend)
  • 1 banana (1 handful of frozen bananas could work too, use any extras for toppings)
  • 1/2 cup – 1 1/2 cup of berries for smoothie mix and toppings (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, whatever works for you)
  • 1 handful of chopped kale (remove the large stems)
  • 1 handful of spinach
  • Flaxseeds or granola (for some fiber)
  • Almonds, Coconut shreds, hemp seeds or cacao nibs (for topping)
  • Kiwis for topping (for taste)
  • 1 – 1/2 cup of almond or coconut milk (you can adjust for your own consistency –> more milk means a more liquidy finish)

Instructions 

  • Throw Pure Planet Best of Greens, the banana, half of of your berries, kale, spinach and your milk into a blender. Blend and adjust to your own desired consistency. Add more milk to thin things out if you need.
  • Pour out your smoothie into a bowl.
  • Top with desired toppings.
  • Instagram it and tag us! (Not necessary, but come on, why not?)

The Dessert That’s Not Actually Dessert

What’s the only thing that is better than dessert? A dessert that is actually good for you! If you’re not a green foodie, then this chocolatey-smooth recipe is key to sneak in some vital nutrition.

What You’ll Need:

  • 1-2 servings of Pure Planet Chocomint Spirulina
  • 1/3 – 1 cup of plant-based milk (depending on your desired consistency)
  • 1/3 – 1 whole banana (or one handful of bananas)
  • 1 tablespoon of almond butter or hazlenut spread
  • One handful of chia seeds, cacao nibs, and shredded coconut for topping
  • A small handful of spinach (optional)
  • Extra cacao powder (optional)

Instructions: 

  • Throw the Pure Planet product, banana, milk and almond butter/hazulnet spread into a blender. Mix in optional extras.
  • Blend until you’re happy with the consistency.
  • Pour out your treat in a bowl.
  • Top with chia seeds, cacao nibs and shredded coconuts

Snack on!

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What is Fulvic Acid + Why Should You Use It?

If you’re looking for a natural substance that can not only help boost your health on the inside while encouraging clear, fresh skin on the outside, then you’ve stumbled to the right place. Today, we’re talking about fulvic acid and its benefits.

We know what you’re thinking: what the heck is fulvic acid? To be honest, it doesn’t really sound all that appealing. It kind of sounds like it comes straight out of a nuclear power plant or superhero movie. Luckily, it will not give you radioactive super powers, but it can give your body some natural super powers. We’ve been pure and true since 1992, so no chemically-altered ingredients here, just pure superfoods.

Interestingly enough, these organic compounds come straight from the earth (literally!). Even though it is widely available, it can be a little hard to find in stores. You’ll have to look into specialty health places to get your hands on some (or you can visit pureplanet.com, of course).

Allow us to shed some light on why we love this natural acid and why we think you’ll love it too.

What is Fulvic Acid?

Fulvic acid is a humic substance, meaning it is organically found in soil, bodies of water, and particular foods. Some believe this acid helps give greens and fruits some of their minerals when they are grown in rich soil.

As a supplement, you’ll likely see it as a yellow powder or in liquid form.

What Does It Do?

Acting as an electrolyte and mineral, this acid helps the body cleanse toxins and boost nutrient absorption (1). In more scientific terms, the acid helps convert inorganic substances to organic substances that our bodies can easily use. What’s more, fulvic acid helps the body at the cellular level (2). It helps cells become more permeable, so that they may absorb more water, but release toxins and metals in a chelation process (3). Like chlorella, this is a must-have in any detox regimen.

Here’s how the unique properties affect major body functions.

It encourages metabolism and digestion

Because of its cleansing benefits, fulvic acid can help rid the gut of “bad bacteria.” What’s more, the acid works like a prebiotic to create a safe space for the “good” bacteria to live in the stomach. In essence, you just found your probiotic’s best friend!  Reminder: Probiotics are great for nurturing your gut’s bacterial flora and can be found naturally in foods or drinks, like apple cider vinegar.  

Plus, some studies suggest that trace minerals found in the acid boosts metabolism by helping to digest protein and carbs quicker. It’s a digestive powerhouse, which is why we like to use it every day.

And guess what? This process can help your skin too!

Fulvic acid may help the body respond to inflammation & improve healthy appearance of the skin 

Through detox, fulvic acid promotes healthy elimination of chemicals that contribute to free radical production. Free radicals help the body in some ways, but too many can lead to inflammation, wrinkles and skin damage. These chemicals are in highly processed foods and even polluted air.

What’s more, this natural acid boasts antioxidants that naturally fight free radicals. Anecdotal evidence suggests skin appears more tightened and tone after use; however, more research is needed to confirm this.

Either way, fulvic acid is definitely one of the easier beauty tools to use that won’t require you to watch a 20-minute make-up tutorial and fail miserably (come on Kylie Jenner, it looked so much easier when you did it!) It’s really awesome when superfoods, like rice bran solubles, are able to help us feel beautiful on the inside and out.

It may help boost your workouts and encourage recovery

As a natural way to fight free radicals and prevent inflammation, this compound makes for a great workout recovery supplement. Your muscles will thank you! Because the acid contains electrolytes, it can also help replenish those lost while you were sweating up a storm. In other words, it helps your stay hydrated.

Plus, mixing fulvic acid with your plain water is much more beneficial to your than chugging a sports drink, full of sugar. We recommend mixing it with some beet juice to keep you energized. Or at the end the night with a little tart cherry to lighten the day’s load on your muscles and inspire some deep sleep.

Looking for a Natural Source?

For any supplement, it is important to choose products that are made naturally and do not contain any fillers. We offer two super potent fulvic acid blends: Ionic Elements (mixed with trace minerals) and Fulvic Zeolite (mixed with zeolite).

Cited Studies:

  1. Carrasco-Gallardo, C., Guzmán, L., & Maccioni, R. B. (2012). Shilajit: a natural phytocomplex with potential procognitive activity. International Journal of Alzheimer’s disease2012.
  2. Man, D., Pisarek, I., Braczkowski, M., Pytel, B., & Olchawa, R. (2014). The impact of humic and fulvic acids on the dynamic properties of liposome membranes: the ESR method. Journal of liposome research24(2), 106-112.
  3. Christl, I., Metzger, A., Heidmann, I., & Kretzschmar, R. (2005). Effect of humic and fulvic acid concentrations and ionic strength on copper and lead binding. Environmental science & technology39(14), 5319-5326.

More Sources:

Wellness Mama’s Fulvic Acid Review 

Dr. Axe Informational Guide to Fulvic Acid

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