Nella York was always skeptical of smoothies. “They looked great on Instagram,” she jokes, “but they never left me feeling full.”
That changed when her digestion started acting up. Bloating, sluggishness, and a general sense of heaviness became her new normal. After a few months of trial and error, Nella realized the missing link in her meals—and especially her smoothies—was fiber.
Not the chalky powder kind, but real, natural fiber from fruits, vegetables, seeds, and grains.
“I used to think smoothies were just a sugar bomb,” she says. “But done right, they can be the most gut-loving part of your day.”
She began experimenting with combinations that supported her microbiome. She added flaxseeds and chia, blended oats right into her smoothies, and included ingredients like avocado, berries, and leafy greens.
Her favorite moment was realizing she could build a drink that didn’t just taste great—it actually helped her digestion feel better.
“It’s about function and flavor,” Nella says. “You can have both.”
Now, a smoothie is part of her morning ritual. It’s more than a drink—it’s a gentle reset, a dose of nourishment, and a small act of self-care.
