25 Jun Detox juices and smoothies with chia seeds for the summer
Detox juices help the body get rid of the toxins that have been accumulated naturally in your body. These juices are based on the combination of vegetables, fruits, legumes, roots and seeds. Today, we are going to share with you some detox juices and smoothies with a natural superfood: chia seeds.
Chia seed is a superfood grown in Bolivia with innumerable health benefits. In fact, the ancient Aztecs considered it a magical element, and it was used by the doctors to heal certain problems. Chia seeds are high in calcium, minerals and essential fatty acids. Do you want more reasons to include chia seeds into your daily diet?
Chia seed detox juice
One of the most traditional drinks in the summer is the refreshing lemonade, but with the popular superfood: chia seeds.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of Gold Foods USA Chia seeds
- Juice of 4 lemons
- Sugar to taste
- 1 liter of water (4 cups)
Preparation
- Put the chia seeds in a pot and add water, the lemon juice and sugar. Try the amount of sugar you want in it according to your taste.
- Let the mix stand for a minimum of 15 minutes and then put it in the fridge.
- Finally, enjoy your chia seed lemonade in a hot afternoon!
Berry Detox Smoothie
This smoothie is gluten-free, lactose-free and sugar-free.
It contains only the flavors of the natural fruits that composed it and is perfect to start the morning enjoying the natural and colorful flavors that gives the summer.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut water
- 7 strawberries
- ½ banana
- Toppings: Pineapple, kiwi, strawberries and two teaspoons of Gold Foods USA chia seeds
Preparation:
You just have to mix it all in a blender! Isn’t that easy?
Detox Smoothie with spinaches
Some people say that this is the healthiest detox smoothie in the world! The best time of the day to drink this detox smoothie with spinaches is in the morning, for breakfast, because it is the best time of the day to absorb well all the vitamins and minerals, and also help the body to detoxify during the entire day.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pineapple
- 1 cucumber
- 1 apple
- 1 lemon
- ½ banana
- 6 cm (1/4 inch) ginger
- 1 handful of fresh spinaches (just the leaves)
- 1 tablespoons of Gold Foods USA chia seeds
- 1/2 cup of water
Preparation:
- Cut into slices the ginger, cucumber and banana.
- Remove the spinach stems and wash it well.
- Mix all together with the other ingredients, such as the ice, water and the tablespoon of chia to the mix.
- Mix everything in the blender.
- Serve it cold in a large jar and enjoy!
Did you know that chia seeds contain lots of fiber, omega 3 and calcium? They clean your colon through the absorption of bad toxins.
Yes! We’re the caviar of seeds.
