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SunFlow Elixir Smoothie, pure liquid light !
A sunny, toning elixir.
This golden-yellow smoothie blends the softness of collagen with the vitality of ginger and sun-kissed fruits.
Fresh, cellular, luminous — a drinkable ritual to wake up skin and energy.
Exact formula (1 serving)
- 1/2 very ripe mango
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1 tsp collagen (approx. 5 g)
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- A pinch of black pepper
- 150 ml plant milk (almond or coconut)
- Some ice cubes
Blend for 30 seconds. Serve immediately, preferably before 10 a.m., in natural light with a clear mind 🌞
The protocol
- Timing: morning or post-workout, on an empty stomach or as a snack.
- Prep: blend all ingredients for 30 sec with ice or cold water.
- Tip: add half a teaspoon of glycine to reinforce the collagen + serenity synergy.
Note: piperine from black pepper enhances absorption of turmeric’s curcumin.
Felt effects
A sensation of freshness and gentle energy after drinking.
Skin radiance and recovery quality are perceived progressively, over days of regular use (personal rhythm).
The yellow fruit + ginger combo supports clear vitality, without spikes or crashes.
☀️ SunFlow is more than a smoothie — it’s liquid light.
Multi-source collagen — our pick
Neutral taste, blends perfectly into smoothies. Ideal to support skin structure and recovery.
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Your morning detox smoothie to naturally reboot your energy
“Your cells listen to everything you offer them. Choose luminous words and nutrients.”
Introduction: morning detox smoothie to regain energy effortlessly
The morning detox smoothie is far more than a trend: it gently awakens your body, hydrates your cells and stimulates your natural energy.
Rather than rushing through a coffee, giving your body a morning detox smoothie means offering it fresh nutrients, deep hydration, plenty of fibre and a wave of clean energy.
This isn’t about an extreme cleanse or miracle promises: simply three easy recipes to drain, rehydrate and start your day on a healthy foundation — in the spirit of gentle and intelligent biohacking.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The benefits of a daily intake of fruits and fibres
Published by the Department of Human Nutrition (2024)
Dopamine Rise
The smoothie of cellular happiness
Ingredients:
- 5 fresh strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ banana
- 1 tbsp Greek or plant-based yoghurt
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 200 ml almond milk or coconut water
Preparation:
Blend all ingredients until smooth and frothy.
Benefits:
Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, this morning detox smoothie naturally boosts your mood and energy. Red fruits stimulate dopamine for a genuine cellular and emotional uplift.
crush and add a few fresh mint leaves before blending — instant “fresh mood” and light digestion guaranteed.
Glow Booster
Radiant skin and a happy liver
Ingredients:
- 1 green apple
- 1 handful of fresh parsley
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 scoop hydrolysed collagen
- 250 ml fresh water
Preparation:
Blend and let rest for 5 minutes so the chia seeds swell.
Benefits:
High in vitamin C, this morning detox smoothie helps detoxify the liver and brighten the complexion.
Collagen supports cellular regeneration for balanced, healthy skin.
drink it on an empty stomach, then wait about 20 minutes before breakfast to maximise absorption.
Brain Kickstart
Mental clarity and calm awakening
Ingredients:
- 1 handful blueberries
- ½ banana
- 1 tbsp grated coconut
- 1 tsp MCT powder
- ½ tsp maca
- 200 ml almond or oat milk
Preparation:
Blend everything with 2–3 ice cubes until creamy.
Benefits:
The antioxidants in blueberries protect neurons, while MCT nourishes the brain. Maca enhances focus and supports steady, long-lasting energy.
add a pinch of cinnamon and a bit of rosemary — the first activates memory, the second enhances mental clarity.
For more morning inspiration, explore my Morning Rituals section.
Final thought: a simple, living, conscious ritual…
Every morning is a quiet rebirth.
A simple gesture, a gentle intention… and energy flows back, naturally.
Offering your body a morning detox smoothie is more than a healthy act: it’s a way of entering the day with respect, awareness and clarity.
These three recipes don’t promise miracles — they simply help you reactivate what’s already within you.
Natural energy, glowing skin, focus, inner calm.
Under the sun or in the soft morning light, it’s a ritual that reconnects you to the essential: to inhabit your body as you inhabit a place you love.
Breathe, blend, savour.
And remember: your energy doesn’t come from performance, but from presence.
Every sip of your morning detox smoothie is a mindful micro-pause — a moment of recentring where you return to being the author of your well-being.
You’re not just feeding your body — you’re nourishing your intention, your vision, your day.
True biohacking begins here — in the simplicity of the living.
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