Particularly refreshing on a warm day, this recipe is packed with antioxidants and delicious on salads.

The citrus and melon are natural cleansers. When combined with the spriulina and other greens in Smoothie Infusion, this smoothie makes for a tasty treat and is fantastic for cleansing.

1/4 cup (1 serving) of Vega Whole Food Smoothie Infusion
1 cup watermelon
1 orange
1 grapefruit
1/2 cup of water

Blend together.

With the high chlorophyll content of the kale combined with the spirulina and other greens in Smoothie Infusion, this smoothie is very cleansing. Since it is also highly alkaline forming and contains sesame seed tahini, which is high in calcium, it's also ideal for building bone density.

3 leaves kale
2 medium size Fuji apples, cored
2 dates
2 cups water (or one cup water and 1 1/2 cup ice)
2 servings of Vega Whole Food Smoothie Infusion
1 1/2 tbsp raw tahini

Blend together

This is an excellent summertime soup, packed with naturally occurring electrolytes and enzymes.

• 1/2 avocado, pit and skin removed
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups spinach, tightly packed
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp hemp protein
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp Vega Antioxidant EFA Oil Blend
• 1/2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp ground stevia leaf

In a food processor, process all ingredients together.

The many antioxidants in this smoothie will mop up cell-damaging free-radicals produced by stress.

• 1 banana
• 2 cups cold water (or 1 1/2 cups water plus 1 cup ice)
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 tbsp hemp protein (and/or Vega Whole Food Smoothie Infusion)
• 1 tbsp agave nectar
• 2 tbsp Vega Antioxidant EFA Oil Blend
• 2 tsp ground rooibos

Makes 2 servings, about 3 1/2 cups

This pesto is full of flavor and nutrition and can be used as a pizza sauce, burger topping or even as a dip for crackers and vegetables.

• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 red bell peppers
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast and Sesame Seed Topping
• 2 tbsp hemp seeds
• 2 tbsp Vega Antioxidant EFA Oil Blend
• Sea salt to taste

In a food processor, process all ingredients together until smooth.

Thanks to the sun-dried tomatoes, this sauce is full of flavor. It is ideal on burgers, as a pizza sauce, or zucchini pasta.

This sauce can either be served raw or simmered over low heat for about 10 minutes to further blend the flavors. If you choose to heat it, try stirring in 1/2 cup nutritional yeast for a cream-textured sauce.

A sweet dressing with a bit of a bite, this one is particularly good on burgers. If you like, papaya can be substituted for the mango.

• 1 mango
• 1/4 jalapeno, finely minced
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp Vega Antioxidant EFA Oil Blend
• 1 tbsp lime zest
• 1 tsp agave nectar

Makes about 1 1/2 cups

This is a thick, creamy dressing with a strong flavor. Only a small amount needs to be used on salad to boost its flavor. By doubling the amount of tahini and nutritional yeast, it can also serve as a dip for Garlic Oregano Yam Oven Fries, or drizzled over a burger.

As with all recipes containing nutritional yeast, it is high in B vitamins. With the ginger, it also helps reduce inflammation and aids in digestion, making it especially good to have with cooked food.

• 4 tablespoons Vega Antioxidant EFA Oil Blend
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or maple syrup)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Whisk together until combined. Serves 4.