Forget the latest corn syrup-drenched sport drink. For a superfood fix plus super-hydration, reach for a fresca! This blend is so holistically simple and nutritious you’ll be craving it after every run, bike, swim or dance party.
I was introduced to Chia fresca a few years back by friend and holistic nutritionist Samantha Peris of nu roots nutrition. Since reading her take on fresca (means ‘fresh’ in Spanish), I’ve been concocting my own in as many cool combinations as I can think of.
Bonafide superfood chia brimming in omega 3s and fibre, is considered a complete protein, and contains the essential minerals, calcium and iron. Blackberries are jam-packed with antioxidants, high in fibre and bursting with vitamins – especially C and K.
And who doesn’t love a little honey? When raw, honey contains loads of vitamins, minerals and enzymes to aid digestion. A little dollop’ll do ya!
Ingredients
Earth day is coming up this week so go organic!
½ cup of frozen blackberries
1 tsp of local unpasteurized liquid honey
1 tbsp chia seeds
1½ cups filtered water
Let the chia seeds and honey soak in the water for 5 minutes OR you can do this overnight in the fridge so they’re ready to rock in the morning. Add the remaining ingredients and blend for a few seconds.
Sip, guzzle or chug and you’ll be charged up for hours.
