Inside the Glow & Flow: Chia, Flax and Sesame

What the Glow & Flow is built for

Glow & Flow pairs an outward-facing name with a very practical idea: seeds that supply healthy fats for skin-friendly eating, and fibre for a smoother, more regular digestive routine.

It is one of the gentler blends, using three familiar seeds that blend well into almost any fruit.

What each seed brings

Chia: Chia adds body and fibre: left to sit in a liquid, the seeds swell and make the drink feel creamier and more filling. They are a plant source of ALA omega-3 and also carry calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.

Flax: Ground flaxseed is a traditional source of ALA omega-3 fats, soluble fibre and lignans, plant compounds studied for their antioxidant activity. Grinding matters, because whole flax seeds often pass through the body undigested.

Sesame: Sesame is valued in many food traditions for its calcium, copper and zinc, along with lignans and healthy fats. In a shake it adds a warm, toasty depth that works nicely with sweeter fruit.

Sesame adds calcium, copper and richness, flax contributes ALA and lignans, and chia delivers fibre and gel-like texture. The result is a shake that offers fats and fibre together, a pairing that tends to be filling.

Who it suits

It suits people who want a single shake that covers both a beauty-minded and a digestion-minded approach to eating, particularly those who find stronger detox-style blends too intense. It is also good for beginners who want to try seeds without a long ingredient list.

When to drink it

Morning or mid-morning is the favourite slot. Some people also drink it in the early evening instead of a sweet snack. It is best consumed fresh, as chia thickens rapidly.

Seeds work best when they are part of a pattern. Many people drink this shake on weekday mornings and keep weekends flexible, giving them a rhythm that is easy to sustain. If you notice any digestive discomfort, switch to a Small, drink more water, and build up slowly over a couple of weeks.

How to customise it

Mango or peach brings sweetness, banana adds creaminess, and berries give a tart contrast. A touch of honey or maple-style sweetener goes with sesame. Choose water or coconut water for a light shake and oat drink for a creamy one. The Medium 16 oz works as a satisfying mid-morning option, while the Small 12 oz is a lighter pick-me-up. Flavour-wise, the shake accepts nearly any single fruit, so experiment over a few visits. Every Naturalition shake comes in Small 12 oz, Medium 16 oz or Large 20 oz, with a free choice of liquid, sweetener and one fruit.

Who should check with a doctor first

If you have a bowel condition, take blood-thinning medication, or are managing a hormone-related or skin condition with medicines, ask your doctor whether regular flax and sesame intake is appropriate. Sesame is a significant allergen, and people with any seed allergy should avoid this shake.

This article is general information, not medical advice.