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Snacking on Superfoods

Snacking on Superfoods

It’s been fun experimenting with new organic superfoods lately, with Navitas Naturals serving as one of the main companies I purchase from.  Tart goldenberries from South America supply Vitamin A, fiber and protein. Even tastier for snacks and smoothies are goji...
Dragon Fruit – A Purple Superfood Snack

Dragon Fruit – A Purple Superfood Snack

Navitas Naturals’ new organic Dragon Fruit Slices unleash the sweet flavor of the tropical superfruit in a chewy, dried-fruit made leather style. The exotic-looking dragon fruit has a well-rounded nutrition profile that includes omega 3’s, antioxidants, protein, iron,...
Spirulina Saves the Day

Spirulina Saves the Day

Green drinks and powders are all the rage, and in health-conscious crowds there are frequent social media posts about kale, chard and other leafy greens. Spirulina, a blue-green microalgae, may not sound or taste appetizing, but it’s known for being incredibly...
Sunwarrior Stands Out

Sunwarrior Stands Out

Vegetarians and vegans are constantly asked, “Do you get enough protein?” Some of us are not concerned, as we eat plenty of beans, nuts, quinoa and other sources of protein regularly. This helpful article looks at the protein issue in depth. If you want to...
Camu: Another Rainforest Miracle

Camu: Another Rainforest Miracle

What is yet another amazing food coming from the Amazon rainforest which contains about 60 times more vitamin C than an orange? Camu (or camu camu), a berry dubbed the ‘Queen of Vitamin C’ by Navitas Naturals, is a nutritious rainforest fruit that has only recently...