Would You Be Into a Fresh Juice Store From Starbucks?


Updated 03/20/12 9:10 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Starbucks's New Juice Store

The pressed juice craze is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, it seems to be picking up speed and going even more mainstream with today's opening of Starbucks's first Evolution Fresh Juice Bar in Bellevue, WA. The new juice store promises fresh meals like salads, wraps, and soups alongside its cold-pressed juices. The store even boasts an "interactive juice wall" featuring digital Read more

The Healthiest Drinks For Your Diet


Updated 01/26/12 4:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Drinks That Are Good For You

When eating healthfully, a large focus may be on what not to drink: no sugary juices, sodas, or high-calorie cocktails. But many drinks can actually help you live a healthier lifestyle. We all know that drinking enough water is essential, but find out what other drinks should also be on your OK list below, and remember to enter our healthy living giveaway for a chance to win a $500 Under Armour Read more

Winter Veggie and Fruit Juice Recipe


Updated 01/17/12 10:58 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Fresh Pressed Winter Fruit and Veggie Juice Recipe

For times when I can't get through my entire CSA box, I turn to my juicer to help me out. It's a great way to get much-needed nutrients when produce is on the verge of being overripe. Given that Winter has little in the way of produce (when compared to the rest of the year), I was shocked at how tasty this recipe turned out to be. Sweet and spicy all at once, this juice also has a beautiful deep Read more

A Green Detox Juice Recipe to Ring In the New Year


Updated 04/02/12 12:09 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Green Detox Juice Recipe

Here's a fresh juice recipe that will help you shake off holiday indulgences and start clean. This recipe is made from an array of ingredients that have natural detoxing properties: watercress helps energize cleansing enzymes in the liver, and, like celery, it's a natural diuretic. Antioxidant-rich spinach boosts chlorophyll levels in the digestive tract, which helps the body get rid of Read more

Best of 2011: The Year's Biggest Health Food Trends


Updated 12/27/11 3:24 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Biggest Health Food Trends 2011

When talking health food trends, last year was all: ancient grains, overnight oats, and gluten-free goodness. This year's biggest health food trends? Here's a hint: chia pets, the godfather of fitness, and pina coladas. Coconut milk: With recent studies calling into question the benefits of soy, people were on hunt this for a dairy-free alternative that wasn't linked to breast cancer. While Read more

Root For This: Simple, Fresh Root Juice Recipe


Updated 12/07/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pressed Root Vegetable Juice Recipe

During the wintertime many leafy greens look wilted and pitiful, but that doesn't mean you should stop juicing. Make the most of Winter's abundant root veggies by making this vegetable juice high in vitamins C and A, iron, and antioxidants. The beets give it a deep red hue; celeriac, or celery root, looks like a knobby bulb but tastes similar to celery and is high in potassium and vitamin C; Read more

Celebs Like Nicole Richie Go Raw For Pressed Juice


Updated 05/24/11 11:38 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Celebrities Who Juice

Juicing has officially taken Hollywood by storm. Nicole Richie, Whitney Port, and Tracy Anderson are regulars at Pressed Juicery, and stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Szohr, and Olivia Wilde are all known for getting their green juice on. Even I'm a pressed juice convert; a few times a week I buy the "Veggie Five" from my local juicery — a blend of celery, beets, apples, carrots, and Read more

Thinking About a Juice Cleanse? 4 Ways It Can Cause Weight Gain


Updated 05/18/12 11:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Will I Gain Weight From a Juice Cleanse?

Whether it's to improve energy, clear acne, Spring clean the digestive system, or shed a few pounds, juice cleansing is all the rage now. Even celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Richie are buzzing about the benefits of liquid detoxing. Before you splurge on a juicer or lay down the dough for a liquid detox program, learn how a juice cleanse may lead to weight gain. Hard-to-measure liquid Read more

Jams, Jellies, Butters: A Definitive Guide to Preserving Fruit


Updated 03/23/12 11:58 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Different Kinds of Fruit Preserves

Photo: Anna Monette Roberts I'll admit to using several of these words interchangeably on a regular basis. For the longest time, I thought that if mashed-up fruit came in a jar, it was essentially all the same thing. But as it turns out, there is a difference between jam and jelly, and preserves and fruit butters. Upon learning what those differences are, I realized why I am typically drawn to Read more

La Sandwicherie: A Hidden Gem in Miami Beach


Updated 03/14/12 11:41 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

La Sandwicherie in South Beach Florida

We may have enjoyed foie gras ravioli and stone crab waffles during our weekend in Miami, but it was some of the simple fare at La Sandwicherie that impressed us the most. This place first entered my radar when I passed it on an early morning run. I was drawn to the approachable nature of the open-air stand and the reasonable prices (fresh-pressed vegetable juice for $5 and change? Sign me up!). Read more