Charlotte Veggie

The Juicery

After a heavy meal at Gennaro’s in Boston’s Italian district, the North End, we decided to start the following morning with a brisk 3 mile walk. I was excited to spot The Juicery.

IMG_5130 IMG_5131 IMG_5132

I’m totally a visual person so I appreciated seeing all of the fresh produce in the open refrigerator.

IMG_5124

It was hard to choose but I wanted the lightest, cleanest, greenest, least sweet option so I went with the Green Juice.

IMG_5126

It was a refreshing mix of kale, parsley, cucumber, and celery.

IMG_5127

It takes a lot more fruits/veggies to make a glass full of juice than a smoothie so two of us shared the 24 ounce size.

IMG_5133

It wasn’t sweet at all but tasted balanced and pleasant to me.

IMG_5129

I like what this company stands for and how it practices sustainable business practices.

IMG_5128

They carry an assortment of fermented/kombucha/probiotic contain beverages, tonics, protein shakes, coconut water, and spring water as well.

Recent Posts…

Pre-Thanksgiving:  Cran-apple Cinnamon Smoothie

Pre-Thanksgiving: Cran-apple Cinnamon Smoothie

Although cranberries come to mind in the fall, I appreciate using the frozen and dried form year round. As well as known benefits for the urinary system, cranberries tout antioxidants and I appreciate the tarter profile as well as low glycemic index. Even natural sugars can cause glucose overload and make smoothies high calorie as [...]

{ 0 comments }
Fast & Furious Ranch Dressing ‘n Dip

Fast & Furious Ranch Dressing ‘n Dip

  There was a time when I had a 2 year old that had a picky palate only pacified by store bought ranch dressing. Oh how many foods he ate with the help of this popular American condiment. I tried to find the healthiest version that I could, either organic, lower in sodium, or with [...]

{ 2 comments }
Back To School: Lunch Box Ideas

Back To School: Lunch Box Ideas

With private schools starting back up next week in Charlotte and public schools the week after, I’m starting to think of what I can pack for my children’s lunches! Thankfully, I took a few pictures of last year’s combinations to give me some ideas for when I’m feeling stumped. They are indeed all vegetarian but [...]

{ 6 comments }