New Year's Resolution: Embracing Health with Hydration
In the bustling cities of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church, a new health trend is taking root: cold-pressed juices. Several cafes and local businesses are offering these vibrant, nutrient-rich beverages, providing a refreshing and convenient way for people to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diets.
One such establishment is MOM's Organic Market, which offers the same juices as Naked Lunch Cafe in Arlington. But there's more to these cold-pressed juices than just convenience. The process of cold-pressing ensures that the juice stays fresh and vibrant for longer than traditional juicing methods, preserving more of the natural nutrients and enzymes found in fruits and vegetables.
Cold-pressed juices are bottled, sealed, and put in a large chamber where pressure is applied to inactivate pathogens, making them safe for consumption. One popular option is The Caveman Mylk, a creamy concoction made from cashews, water, vanilla, cinnamon, dates, pink Himalayan sea salt. Another favourite is The Cure, a zesty blend of pineapple, carrot, lemon, cayenne, turmeric, ginger, and activated charcoal.
While cold-pressed juices can be a tasty and nutritious addition to one's diet, it's important to remember that whole fruits or vegetables are always better due to their higher fiber content. Consuming at least three servings of fruit and four servings of vegetables every day is crucial for maintaining good health. According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, diets higher in fiber are beneficial for protecting against a number of cancers and chronic illnesses.
Locally owned cold-pressed micro-juicery, South Block, based in Falls Church, offers a variety of juices, including The Renew, a refreshing blend of carrot, apple, beet, kale, lemon, and ginger. South Block also has a juice called Activate, which contains activated charcoal, apple, and aloe, intended to help with hangovers. The company delivers its cold-pressed juices six days a week.
Other local businesses offering cold-pressed juices include Killer ESP in Old Town Alexandria, Grateful Juice, and Ease Yoga & Cafe in Del Ray. The most-ordered juices at Ease Yoga & Cafe in Del Ray are the Cleanse and Cure juices. The company producing fresh chilled cold-pressed juice for Ease Yoga & Cafe in Del Ray is Press Modern Juice.
In conclusion, cold-pressed juices are a delicious and convenient way to boost your fruit and vegetable intake. While they should not replace whole fruits and vegetables, they can be a helpful addition to a healthy diet. Consuming juice may help you feel full and maintain a healthy weight, which can help ward off cancer. So, why not give cold-pressed juices a try and experience the health benefits for yourself?
