Lior Chase never intended to become the “smoothie guy.” But after years of chronic bloating, sluggish digestion, and unpredictable energy, he found himself blending his way to better health—one glass at a time.
It all started during a stressful period when takeout was his norm and greens were an afterthought. “I just didn’t have the energy to cook, and my stomach was always a mess,” he says. He knew something had to change, but he didn’t want an extreme detox or strict regimen.
Instead, he created a 5-day smoothie-focused plan that felt more like a gentle restart than a cleanse. Each day started with a blend of leafy greens, fiber-rich fruits like berries and pears, a touch of ginger, and a splash of plant-based yogurt or kefir. Midday brought protein-rich mixes with flax seeds, oats, and nut butters. Evening smoothies were lighter, with ingredients like cucumber, mint, and chamomile tea.
Lior made sure the blends were balanced—no sugar crashes or fiber overload. “I wanted my gut to feel calm, not overwhelmed,” he says. And surprisingly, by day three, the bloating disappeared. His energy stabilized. He even noticed his skin looked clearer.
“I wasn’t starving or cranky,” he laughs. “I was actually enjoying the process.”
Now, every few months, he returns to the smoothie cleanse—not for weight loss, but to reset and reconnect with his body. “It’s about listening, not punishing,” Lior says. “That’s the kind of cleanse I can live with.”
