Try this Liver Detox Smoothie recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 34.5252749894911 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 8.99362499263055 g
- Fiber 13.5859500756512 g
- Protein 5.89106999625656 g
- Saturated Fat 0.95283599923885 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (166g)
- Sodium 5.38649999544652 mg
- Sugar 20.9393249138398 g
- Trans Fat 0.689093999490967 g
- Calories 226 calories
Step-by-step
- Roughly chop turmeric and apple, and shred beets with a cheese grater.
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth.
- Best tasting when enjoyed immediately, but stays pretty well in the fridge over night if you want to prep ahead.
Fiber Mechanics
Raw chia seeds require mechanical disruption to release their mucilaginous soluble fiber. Standard consumer blenders leave whole seeds intact unless run continuously for at least sixty seconds at high speed. A high-powered motor ensures complete cell wall destruction of tough ingredients like raw beets and fibrous spinach leaves. Without sufficient blade velocity, gritty particulate matter settles out of suspension within minutes.
Preparation Sequencing
Roughly chopping the one-inch piece of fresh turmeric prevents fibrous strands from wrapping around the blade assembly. Grating the raw beets on a box grater reduces surface area resistance before blending. Add liquids to the container first so the blades catch the frozen cherries without cavitating. Sequence the soft apple pieces above the hard roots to maintain a steady vortex.
Storage Parameters
Consuming the beverage immediately provides the optimal flavor profile before oxidation alters the fruit acids. Refrigerating the mixture overnight causes chia polysaccharides to absorb remaining free liquid, noticeably increasing viscosity. Thin out thickened stored portions with two tablespoons of coconut water before serving. Seal glass jars tightly to minimize nutrient degradation for up to twenty-four hours.
