Berry Chia Glow Water
Chia, crushed berries and lemon — an antioxidant-rich glow water that supports skin and gut health, and tastes like summer.
Nutritional FactsPer Serving
Scientific Foundation
The deep pink-purple colour isn't just pretty — it comes from anthocyanins, the antioxidant pigments in berries linked to skin and cardiovascular health. Pair those with the vitamin C from lemon (which your body uses to build collagen) and the gut-feeding soluble fiber from chia, and you get a drink that supports the 'glow' from the inside out: better hydration, a happier gut, and a steady supply of skin-friendly antioxidants.
- Antioxidant-Rich (Anthocyanins)
- Supports Skin Health & Collagen
- Gut-Friendly Soluble Fiber
- Vitamin C Boost
Preparation
Soak the Chia
Stir 1 tablespoon of chia seeds into 1 cup of cold water. Wait 2 minutes, stir again to prevent clumping, then let it rest for 10 minutes until the seeds swell into their soft gel.
Scientific Tip:Cold water keeps the berries fresh and the drink crisp. You can soak the chia ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Crush the Berries
In a separate glass, lightly muddle the berries with the lemon juice (and honey, if using) until you have a juicy, fragrant fruit base. Leave some texture — you want little bits of berry, not a smooth purée.
Scientific Tip:Frozen berries work beautifully here and double as ice — just muddle them straight from the freezer for an instant chilled drink.
Combine and Serve
Pour the soaked chia water into the crushed berries and stir well. The water takes on a gorgeous natural pink-purple hue. Add a few ice cubes and a lemon slice, and drink.
Scientific Tip:Drink it within a few hours for the brightest colour and the highest antioxidant content — anthocyanins fade with time and light.
The Perfect Companion
Serve it alongside a Greek yogurt and berry breakfast bowl. The yogurt adds protein and gut-friendly probiotics, the extra berries pile on antioxidants, and together they turn this pretty drink into a genuinely skin-supporting, blood-sugar-friendly start to the day.
Berries
Berries are one of the most antioxidant-dense foods you can eat for the calories. Their star compounds are anthocyanins — the pigments behind that deep red-purple colour — which are studied for their role in protecting skin and blood vessels from oxidative stress.
They're also naturally low in sugar and high in fiber and vitamin C, which makes them the ideal flavour base for a chia drink: lots of colour, flavour and nutrition for very little energy. Raspberries and blueberries are the classic pairing, but blackberries or strawberries work just as well.