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Why Juice Bars Are Here to Stay

As with most trends, the idea of juicing began when we started seeing celebrities pictured with green drinks on their daily commute to somewhere that must be fabulous. What was that drink and how can I get one? Turns out, the next health trend was the start of juicing: squeezing the pulp out of fruits and vegetables and drinking the juice. This was initially to help those celebs with busy schedules get more vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables while on-the-go, and (of course) lose weight. Juice bars sprang up all over the country and thus the juice trend was created.

Many who jumped on the juice train did so swiftly and without much regard to the ‘what or why’. It didn’t matter what the juice looked or tasted like. In fact, if it didn’t taste good, it must be better for you.

The evidence to support eating more fruits and vegetables is solid. Research shows that much of our overall health can be largely attributed to the health of our gut microbiome (gut health), the ability to resist infection and remove toxins from our bodies (immunity), and the internal strength to repair cells and tissues (protein intake). Sounds like a lot, but the answer is simple: increase your fruits and vegetables. But how? We are a nation of busy people that barely have time to sit down and eat a meal (a conversation for another day), much less concern ourselves with the overall nutritional content. This is where juices and smoothies can be a great solution when combined with an overall healthier diet.

Gut Health - Starting your day with something fresh and nutrient-rich can brighten your mood and begin the daily process to a healthier gut. The key is to keep the sugar content low. Even though fruits and vegetables like beets, carrot and apples have amazing nutritional properties, they have a high sugar content. They should be consumed, but in moderation. So think about green vegetables (celery, spinach, kale, and cucumber) and mix them together with small amounts of those sweeter fruits and vegetables like carrots, beets, apples, and pineapple. Then add a touch of refreshing ginger and lemon to help with inflammation, risk of infection, to inhibit the grown of bacteria, and much more.

Immunity - To help your body fight infection and keep it young, this is where some of those sweeter vegetables take center stage. Beets, oranges, apples, and carrots are packed with nutrition, like vitamin A, B6, C, potassium and folic acid that helps strengthen our heart, support blood pressure, maintain good brain function, and give us natural bursts of energy. Great for athletes and the afternoon pick me up!

Protein Boost - If more protein for sustained energy is your goal (like a meal replacement), adding a small scoop of a plant-based protein powder will help fill you up until you are ready for that dinner that includes a lean healthy protein and raw or roasted vegetables.  

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