Hibiscus: While drinks made from this magenta-hued blossom are common favorites in the Caribbean, Mexico, West Africa and Egypt, you can expect to start seeing products made from the tropical flower stock shelves here in the States. We love the sour sweet taste of this super flower, which is also packed with antioxidants and anthocyanins that help fight damage caused by free radicals. Both the petals and the calyxes of the Hibiscus flower are used to create beverages, although most call for the calyx as the main ingredient. Some of our favorite Hibiscus products include OOBA (spotted at Whole Foods) and Trader Joe's Dried Sweetened Hibiscus Flowers. Who said fruits get all the super powers?
Raw Chocolate: For those who still don't believe that chocolate has actual health benefits, give the raw variety a try. Raw cacao contains a pretty impressive nutritional profile, ranging from high amounts of magnesium (good for brains, bones, and depression), anandamide (a neurotransmitter known as the "bliss chemical," as it's released when we're feeling great), antioxidants (which help fight off disease and protect from free radicals), and low amounts of caffeine (compared to cooked cocoa). Check out Fine & Raw, a new Brooklyn chocolatier that combines raw cacao, blue agave nectar, coconut oil and Himalayan sea salt to create something to feel good about scarfing down; and for those times when you want to bake something up, Navitas Naturals Organic Cacao Power Raw Chocolate Powder is key.
Eskimix: This new yogurt spot takes blended sweet yogurt treats to the extreme. Variety is a huge draw at Eskimix, as they offer up four different yogurt bases for a picky, jaded public: Tart Frozen Yogurt (a la Pinkberry/Red Mango), Vanilla Frozen Yogurt, Dairy-Free Frozen Tofu, and Sugar-Free Frozen Yogurt. Then it's up to you to pick your toppings and/or boosters, which range from Prickly Pear Cactus, Passion Fruit and Acai to Espresso Beans, Red Beans, and Peppermint Patties to Super Antioxidant Juice Blend, Green Superfood Blend and Vitamin Mineral Complex. If it's too overwhelming for you, there are a number of readymade combos the kind people at Eskimix have created to help you out.
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