Go For The Juice
We'll admit it: We love junk food as much as the next Milkshake fan. But delicious as it may be, living off of burgers and shakes can take a real toll on the body. Meat, dairy, fats, salt… they all taste great, but is it really the right way to eat?
Nutritionists, hippies and health-food nuts everywhere agree: The modern diet has got to go. But instead of doing a complete overhaul—give up french fries entirely? Not in this lifetime!—try a detox.
Detoxes range from the extreme (cayenne pepper and maple syrup) to the simple (vegan food for a week) and the cleanses at Green & Tonic, a Connecticut-based health food retailer, strike a healthy balance between the two ends of the spectrum. Offering multiple plans and diets, Green & Tonic makes it easy to inject a little extra vitality into your system. You can take it easy with the 3 Day Plan, which includes detox tea, a breakfast bar, salads and soup, or you can go a little harder with the Just Juice diet, which includes five different blends of nutrient-dense beverages.
We were lucky enough to sample Green & Tonic's tasty juices at our Milkshake Global Bazaar, so we can say with authority that these are some great drinks. Packed full of fruits and veggies, the Green Monster was a particular favorite of ours, though other attendees were wild about the ABC (stands for apple-beet-carrot). Whether you like your drinks sweet or spicy, they have something for every palate.
Of course, if you don't live in the area, you can always try a juice cleanse in your own kitchen. Get some inspiration at Green & Tonic—or visit your local health food store for more juicy ideas.
Have you tried a juice cleanse? Any recipes to recommend?