Nothing makes us happier than introducing another unique superfood to the marketplace. Our new organic Dragonfruit Slices unleash the sweet flavor of the tropical superfruit in a chewy, dried-fruit leather style. More than just a tasty snack, the exotic-looking Dragonfruit also provides a well-rounded nutrition profile that includes omega 3's, antioxidants, protein, iron, fiber, and an abundance of vitamins and minerals. Our purple slices taste similar to pears, mangos and kiwifruits.

Dragonfruit Slices have a delicious sweet flavor and a chewy texture that's ideal as a delicious snack right out of the bag. The taste of this superfruit is similar to pears, mangos and kiwifruits. Like any dried fruit, purple Dragonfruit Slices can be enjoyed as an ingredient in many healthy recipes including salads, trail mixes, oatmeal, cereals, desserts and baked goods.

Navitas Naturals Dragonfruit Slices are raw, certified organic, gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified and vegan. To create this unique superfruit snack, small-scale farmers in the lush tropical regions of Thailand select the finest red dragonfruit that is sustainably harvested from night-blooming cactus plants. The red variety is the sweetest and highest quality. The strange-looking dragonfruit has interesting origins. The fruit is created only if the cactus flowers, which bloom for just one night, are pollinated after dark by bats, moths and nocturnal creatures. The soft, pulpy center of each Dragonfruit is speckled with tiny black seeds, and this fibrous sweet pulp is carefully removed in slices that are sun dried at low temperatures to preserve the nutrients.

Called "kaeo mangkon" (dragon crystal) by indigenous people in Thailand, Dragonfruit is famous for its bright colors and odd eye-catching shape - but it's also well known for its powerful nutrition profile. Dragonfruit is a strong source of vitamins, including C and B, and it contains an abundance of key minerals including iron, magnesium and phosphorus. Dragonfruit Slices provide 2g of protein per serving, which is a lot for a fruit, and they're also a rich source of essential fatty acids including omega-3. Dragonfruit offers many antioxidants including complex phytoalbumins and lycopene. It's a bonus that the fruit is low in calories, and it's comprised of complex carbohydrates that can easily be broken down by the body.

Getting enough protein throughout the day is simple, but getting the right kind of protein - that doesn't contain bad cholesterol, digestive irritants, heavy metals or acid-forming compounds – is more challenging. Thankfully, drinking smoothies is an easy way to consume the best kind of amino acids - from plant-based foods such as hemp. This protein-rich Blueberry Hemp Smoothie recipe is part of our 60 Second Smoothie video series by Julie Morris. We're offering 30% off hemp powder and hemp seed this week (March 6-13).

Protein is often difficult to digest, especially in large quantities. That is one of the reasons behind feeling heavy and tired after a large meal. It is beneficial to consume small amounts of protein throughout the day, and to choose easily-digestible plant-based sources such as hemp. An optimal complete protein source, hemp protein tops the health charts because of its impressive credentials: minimally processed; nutrient dense; easy to digest; and environmentally-friendly. Additional amino acids from flaxseeds and non-dairy yogurt help give the Blueberry Hemp smoothie recipe a diverse and well-rounded protein boost.

Blueberry Hemp

2 Cups frozen Blueberries
1¼ Cups Almond-Milk Yogurt* (vanilla flavor)
3 Tbsp Navitas Naturals Hemp Protein Powder
1 Tbsp Navitas Naturals Sprouted Flaxseed Powder
1 Cup Water

Blend all ingredients together. Makes 4 cups. *You can also use other non-dairy yogurt, like varieties made from coconut or even soy. Each imparts additional flavor.

Nutrition Info: Recipe makes 2 servings. Total Calories Per Serving: 385; Protein: 9.6g; Carbs: 30.85g; Fat: 4.4g; Fiber: 5g. Note: these calculations are approximations obtained from NutritionCalc Plus.

This video was launched as part of our Smoothment called "Keep it Simple Smoothies (KISS)" Superfood smoothies are an ideal tool to reach a higher level of nutrition and diversity in your diet. That's why Navitas Naturals created the Smoothment - an interactive program that features easy, delicious smoothie recipes. The Smoothment inspires people to add a superfood smoothie into their daily routine in place of a meal or snack. Join the Smoothment - it's a fun way to get superfood tips, recipes, nutrition info, discounts and a chance to win prizes.

Navitas Naturals products are Non-GMO Project Verified! That means they've met the rigorous standards of the Non-GMO Project - an independent non-profit reviewer that ensures products are made according to best practices for GMO avoidance.

You deserve to know what's in your food - and we don't want GMOs! Verification by the Non-GMO Project reassures you that our products have full non-GMO traceability from farm-to-table. All of our products are certified organic, and this Non-GMO verification is a similar commitment toward food safety and quality.

The Non-GMO Project's seal for verified products enables the public to make an informed choice when it comes to GMOs. If people stop buying GMOs, companies will stop using them and farmers will stop growing them. The goal of the standards outlined by the Non-GMO Project is to assist farmers, processors and manufacturers in avoiding the contamination of GMO's by progressively reducing the risk of GMO contamination. The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit multi-stakeholder collaboration of individuals and businesses committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO products, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices.

Spring is almost here, and that means it's time to get outdoors and hit the trail. Backpacker Magazine did an informative round-up on Chocolate in the Camp Cooking column of their March 2013 edition. Navitas Sweet Cacao Nibs made their list of favorite "trail-friendly craving killers". Our Camu Powder shared the media spotlight this month, too. In its new March edition, Yoga Journal tagged the vitamin C-rich berry as a "Peak Performer" for providing a boost of energy and enhancing endurance and recovery.