Discover Our Superfoods
A superfood (1) is a food that is particularly rich in nutrients. At Evive, our recipes are carefully formulated with the addition of superfoods to help support your daily wellness.
Berries
Seabuckthorn
Seabuckthorn is a dietary source of various nutrients such as Vitamin A, B1, B2, B9, C, K… and the list goes on! B2 contains minerals such as magnesium which contributes to normal muscle function (2). We enjoy this berry’s tangy taste.
Found In:
Touk-Touk, Sunrize
Goji berries
Goji berries have been used for their nutritive properties for hundreds of years around the world. They contain selenium, which helps maintain good health (4). The natural gummy bears of the Earth, we love their squishy texture and sweet taste!
Found In: Azteque
Açai berries
Açaí berries, just like blueberries, are known for their potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Particularly, they contain Vitamin A which contributes to the normal function of your immune system (3). We love them in our smoothie bowls!
Found In: Asana
Seabuckthorn
Seabuckthorn is a dietary source of various nutrients such as Vitamin A, B1, B2, B9, C, K… and the list goes on! B2 contains minerals such as magnesium which contributes to normal muscle function (2). We enjoy this berry’s tangy taste.
Found In:
Touk-Touk, Sunrize
Goji berries
Goji berries have been used for their nutritive properties for hundreds of years around the world. They contain selenium, which helps maintain good health (4). The natural gummy bears of the Earth, we love their squishy texture and sweet taste!
Found In: Azteque
Açai berries
Açaí berries, just like blueberries, are known for their potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Particularly, they contain Vitamin A which contributes to the normal function of your immune system (3). We love them in our smoothie bowls!
Found In: Asana
Powders
Baobab
Baobab powder, originating from a beautiful African tree, contains Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, niacin, iron, potassium, and soluble and insoluble fibre. Vitamin C specifically protects against the oxidative effects of free radicals. (5)
Found In:
Asana, Azteque, Sunrize, Pure, Saphir, Passion Mango, Cashew Mocha, Azur
Cacao
The start of all our chocolaty dreams! Cacao powder contains iron, protein, potassium, magnesium, fibre and naturally occurring polyphenols. In fact, polyphenols could help reduce inflammation, improve blood flow to the brain and heart and lower blood pressure. (6)
Found In:
Azteque, Mocha Cashew
Camu Camu
A fruit so good, they named it twice! Camu Camu contains Vitamin C and numerous minerals such as potassium, calcium, zinc, magnesium, manganese, and copper. Vitamins C is a dietary antioxidant that helps to reduce free radicals and lipid oxidation in body tissues. (7)
Found In:
Sunrize
Turmeric
Turmeric is a popular spice that comes from the root of Curcuma longa. It contains a chemical called curcumin known as an anti-inflammatory antioxidant (8). We love pairing it with grounding ingredients and root vegetables.
Found In:
Touk-Touk
Spirulina
Spirulina, also known as blue-green algae, grows in both salt and fresh water and contains protein, essential amino fatty acids, Vitamins B12 & E, and minerals, some of which are dietary antioxidants (9). We love the natural blue hue it adds to our smoothies without impacting the taste!
Found In: Saphir, Yogi, Azur
Moringa
MoringaMoringa herb is indigenous to South Asia and has been used for thousands of years in traditional Ayurvedic medicine systems. It contains essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C in Moringa is a dietary antioxidant, and the proteins in Moringa help build antibodies. (10)
Found In: Asana, Azteque, Pure
Dehydrated vegetables & seeds blend
Our custom blend is vegetable-based with a naturally-derived micronutrient powder blend including Vitamin A, C, D2, E, B1 and B6. Its undetectable taste and incredible benefits make it a no-brainer addition to most of our smoothies. For instance, Vitamin A supports healthy skin!
Found In: Almost all our smoothies
Baobab
Baobab powder, originating from a beautiful African tree, contains Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, niacin, iron, potassium, and soluble and insoluble fibre. Vitamin C specifically protects against the oxidative effects of free radicals. (5)
Found In:
Asana, Azteque, Sunrize, Pure, Saphir, Passion Mango, Cashew Mocha, Azur
Cacao
The start of all our chocolaty dreams! Cacao powder contains iron, protein, potassium, magnesium, fibre and naturally occurring polyphenols. In fact, polyphenols could help reduce inflammation, improve blood flow to the brain and heart and lower blood pressure. (6)
Found In:
Azteque, Mocha Cashew
Camu Camu
A fruit so good, they named it twice! Camu Camu contains Vitamin C and numerous minerals such as potassium, calcium, zinc, magnesium, manganese, and copper. Vitamins C is a dietary antioxidant that helps to reduce free radicals and lipid oxidation in body tissues. (7)
Found In:
Sunrize
Turmeric
Turmeric is a popular spice that comes from the root of Curcuma longa. It contains a chemical called curcumin known as an anti-inflammatory antioxidant (8). We love pairing it with grounding ingredients and root vegetables.
Found In:
Touk-Touk
Spirulina
Spirulina, also known as blue-green algae, grows in both salt and fresh water and contains protein, essential amino fatty acids, Vitamins B12 & E, and minerals, some of which are dietary antioxidants (9). We love the natural blue hue it adds to our smoothies without impacting the taste!
Found In: Saphir, Yogi, Azur
Moringa
MoringaMoringa herb is indigenous to South Asia and has been used for thousands of years in traditional Ayurvedic medicine systems. It contains essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C in Moringa is a dietary antioxidant, and the proteins in Moringa help build antibodies. (10)
Found In: Asana, Azteque, Pure
Dehydrated vegetables & seeds blend
Our custom blend is vegetable-based with a naturally-derived micronutrient powder blend including Vitamin A, C, D2, E, B1 and B6. Its undetectable taste and incredible benefits make it a no-brainer addition to most of our smoothies. For instance, Vitamin A supports healthy skin!
Found In: Almost all our smoothies
Seeds
Chia seeds
The OG superfood that many health and wellness bloggers rave about! Chia seeds contain omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids which can only be obtained from foods since the human body can’t produce them. (11)
Found In: Samourai
Hemp seeds
Hemp seeds, also known as hemp hearts, contain essential fatty acids and other polyunsaturated fatty acids. They have almost as much protein as soybeans and contain Vitamin E and many beneficial nutrients. Vitamin E is a dietary antioxidant that protects the fat in body tissues from oxidation (12). We enjoy their mild, nutty flavour.
Found In: Asana, Viva, Yogi
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds may be tiny, but contain important nutrients, such as magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus, as well as other minerals, such as zinc, manganese, iron, calcium, sodium, and copper, which help maintain good health. (13)
Found In:
Asana, Passion Mango
Chia seeds
The OG superfood that many health and wellness bloggers rave about! Chia seeds contain omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids which can only be obtained from foods since the human body can’t produce them. (11)
Found In: Samourai
Hemp seeds
Hemp seeds, also known as hemp hearts, contain essential fatty acids and other polyunsaturated fatty acids. They have almost as much protein as soybeans and contain Vitamin E and many beneficial nutrients. Vitamin E is a dietary antioxidant that protects the fat in body tissues from oxidation (12). We enjoy their mild, nutty flavour.
Found In: Asana, Viva, Yogi
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds may be tiny, but contain important nutrients, such as magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus, as well as other minerals, such as zinc, manganese, iron, calcium, sodium, and copper, which help maintain good health. (13)
Found In:
Asana, Passion Mango
1. A superfood is a food (such as certain fruits, vegetables, spices, nuts and seeds) that is particularly rich in nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, fibre or fatty acids, and whose various functions contribute to the general well-being of the human body. Evive smoothies do not contain a sufficient amount of superfoods to achieve the physiological effect presented in the scientific literature.
2. Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu, Alina Maria Holban (2018). «Nutraceutical and Medicinal Importance of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae sp.)» (chap. 13), in Therapeutic, Probiotic, and Unconventional Foods [Book], sur le site ScienceDirect. Consulted on November 23rd 2022.www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128146255000212
3. United-States (2020). National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health [Website]. Consulted on November 23rd 2022. www.nccih.nih.gov/health/acai
4. United-States (2019 Jan 9th). National Library of Medicine [Website]. Consulted on November 23rd 2022. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6343173/
5. Dr. Sruthi M., MBBS, (September 30th 2021). « What Is Baobab Good For?», sur le site Medicine Net. Consulted on November 23rd 2022. www.medicinenet.com/what_is_baobab_good_for/article.htm
6. United States (August 17th 2017). National Library of Medicine [Website]. Consulted on November 23rd 2022. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28824916/
7. Kathy W. Warwick, R.D., CDE « What to know about camu camu », on website Medical News Today. Consulted on November 23rd 2022. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/camu-camu#nutritional-informatio
8. Panahi, Y., Sadat Hosseini, M., Khalili, N., Naimi, Majeed, M., and Sahebkar, A. (December 2015). Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of curcuminoid-piperine combination in subjects with metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled trial and an updated meta-analysis [Book], on ScienceDirect. Consulted on November 23rd 2022. www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0261561415000023?via%3Dihub
9. Agam, K., Ramamoorthy, D., Daneshver Kumar, D., Arvind Kumar, V., Kumar, A., RajKanak, K., Marwein, B.M., aKalaiMohana (June 2022). Energy Nexus - Antioxidant and phytonutrient activities of Spirulina platensis[Book], on website ScienceDirect. Consulted on November 25th 2022. www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277242712200033X
10. Ahmad Faizal A.R., Muhammad D.I., Saie Brindha K., (2014). Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, Vol 15 - Health Benefits of Moringa oleifera . Found on Korea Science. Consulted on november 28th 2022. koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO201435648479194.page
11. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (25 janvier 2021). « What are Chia Seeds », on the website Eat Right. Consulted on November 25th 2022. www.eatright.org/food/vitamins-and-supplements/nutrient-rich-foods/what-are-chia-seeds
12. Hong, S., Lin, Y., & Dia, V. P. (2022). Food Hydrocolloids for Health, 2, 100082, Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of hempseed protein enzymatic hydrolysates. [Book], on website ScienceDirect. Consulted on november 28th 2022.www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667025922000292
13. Dotto, J. M., & Chacha, J. S. (2020). The potential of pumpkin seeds as a functional food ingredient: A review. Scientific African, 10, e00575. [Book], on website ScienceDirect. Consulted on november 28th 2022.
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