Berry Boost Elixir Smoothie According to Harvard: A Daily Beverage for Gentle Gut and Liver Support

Detailed Recipe

Why This Blend Works

To begin with, this energetic liquid brings in nutrients from berries, greens, and seeds; dietary fibers; and natural electrolytes to form one red whirl. Each of these elements plays a small yet significant role: first, antioxidants from berries; second, gentle plant compounds from spinach; third, soothing fiber from chia seeds; and last but not least, comforting sweetness from banana. So they create a daily routine that gives a sense of a silent system reset.

Ingredients (1 large glass)

1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries; fresh or frozen).

1 medium-sized banana, mom’s ripe and generous

11 fresh spinach leaves and a handful of organic spinach leaves, washed with water

1 tbsp chia seed (1 tbsp flaxseed if you’d prefer)

1 teaspoon of lemon juice (freshly squeezed).

1 cup water or unsweetened coconut water.

Optional teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.

Optional: 2-3 ice cubes for a colder, thicker blend.

Instructions

1. Get everything ready

Berries and spinach should be washed before use. The banana must be peeled, and fresh pieces cut to be put in the blender.

2. Arrange for easy mixing

Most likely, a few fruits, such as berries, then your banana, and some chia seeds should probably be added. For the optional blending performance of your blender, pour in your liquid (water or coconut water), and then add your spinach.

3. Make it smooth and creamy

Use a slow speed first to tear apart the greens and the seeds. Then, to the very end, set the machine to its highest speed and run it until the drink is shiny and a rich, deep red color. It is done well when the skin of the berries and the clumps of the chia are not left.

4. Make the flavor more attractive

Lemon juice is added, and the blending is done for 3-5 seconds. This small amount of liquid helps lift the scent and adds a cool note to the drink.

5. Make sugar level friendly (optional)

Test the taste of the drink. If it seems that sugar is needed, add honey or maple syrup and blend briefly.

6. Drink it right away

Fill a tall glass. Slightly, the smoothie becomes thicker due to the liquid-absorbing chia seeds; thus, a gently satisfying texture is achieved

7. Use as part of your daily wellness ritual

Drink slowly so the fiber-rich ingredients will do their gentle internal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌work