Cold Pressed Juice

What it is:
Cold Pressing: Also called (HPP) High Pressure Processing, or Pascalization. Mechanical (hydraulic) pressing of seeds, nuts, plant tissue or animal tissue to express oil without heat, resulting in a pure, highly nutritious juice. This process eliminates any potentially harmful bacteria and maintains the integrity of essential vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Using this method of High Pressure Processing as opposed to heat, preserves the fresh juice extending its shelf life so it dosent require preservatives.

For more information on the process, check out the video at Cold Pressured.org

Why it costs so much:
Cold pressed juices can cost anywhere from 4-10$ for 12oz. The process of cold pressing requires new technology that can be more expensive than traditional methods. As more products are made by these methods, consumer costs will continue to decrease. Another reason it costs so much, it takes many more fruits or seeds or vegetables to make a cold pressed juice than it does to make other types of juice. For example, 2 beets and 5 carrots are in each 12 oz beet apple carrot juice from blueprint.

Starbucks has their own line of cold pressed juices; Blueprint.

The Benefits:
Cold pressed juices can be a good way for people who don't like vegetables to still get the nutritional benefits they provide. They can be helpful in treating a variety of minor issues like a hangover or the start of a cold by providing a boost of certain nutrients. Cold pressing preserves the flavors and aromas of fresh squeezed juice. Many people use them for juice cleanses.

The Downside:
While cold pressed juices are high in many vitamins and minerals we need, they are low in fiber and can be really high in sugar if fruit based. Consuming whole fruits and vegetables is definitely healthier because you need the fiber to feel full. While heated pressing may damage or destroy some essential vitamins, minerals and enzymes, it's a more thorough method, extracting a higher portion of the oil than cold pressing.

I have found Suja cold pressed juice at target for $3 

Green Smoothies & Vegan Banana Ice Cream

We all know that fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, but many of us struggle to get the recommended amounts each day. Smoothies are a great way for people who don't want a vegetable flavor to still get the nutrients from consuming them. Recently in NYC I have noticed more and more smoothie carts that blend fresh fruit at your request. I love it. I myself have been blending with my Ninja blender for almost four years now. Through trial and error I've learned a few tricks and come up with a few recipes I love.

Tips:

- You need a good blender. I have never had a problem with my ninja. I have struggled trying to use other blenders that only had blades at the bottom.

- Pineapple and Banana are sweet enough to over power any vegetable flavor. Banana can also be frozen for a creamier smoothie.

Recipes:

-Banana Ice Cream (Vegan)
1.Cut up bananas into slices or small chunks
2. Freeze (3-4 hours)
3. Blend until smooth
Optional: Add frozen berries or small pieces of chocolate to the blender to add extra flavor

Nutrition Facts for Banana:

1. Calories 105 (Per Banana)

2. % Daily Value*
   Total Fat 0.4 g	0%
   Potassium 422 mg	12%
   Total Carbohydrate 27 g	9%
   Dietary fiber 3.1 g	12%
   Sugar 14 g
   Protein 1.3 g	2%

   Vitamin A	1%	Vitamin C	17%
   Calcium	0%	Iron	1%
   Vitamin D	0%	Vitamin B-6	20%
   Vitamin B-12	0%	Magnesium	8%

-Green Smoothie (serves 2 adults)
   2 cups greens (kale or spinach)
   1 cup pineapple or banana
   3/4 cup berries, peaches or other fruit
   1/2-1 cup almond milk (you could also use regular milk or ice)
Blend fruits and vegetables, adding almond milk gradually until desired texture is reached.

   Mint, Pineapple & Kale                                           Orange, Pineapple & Kale















Strawberry, Banana & Spinach

NYC locations, places to grab a delicious smoothie on the go:

 Liquiteria has multiple locations in NYC

 

                                 E11th st

Juice Generation is another great place with multiple locations in Manhattan