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JUICE IS THE WORD by Erica Rains and Executive Chef Chris Rains / Photography by Sarah Bailey
It’s a 5 billion dollar industry. It grows 5 to 8% per year and is picking up speed in 2013. These days, juice is the word. In Williamson County, that word has healthy meaning, as more businesses are offering juicing products or has their entire concept centered on the up and coming trend. But what exactly IS juicing? Never had a green monster (see recipe below)? Believe me; you would know if you did. Depending on the type of juicer used, fruits and vegetables are pureed, separated and/or purified (I like the word ‘pulpified’, though it isn’t a real word). The combination of these fruits, vegetables, and sometimes herbs and spices, can be quite tasty and extremely good for the body and soul. But beware - if you haven’t juiced before, you may end up making something that you don’t want, which is what happened the first time I tried it. The end result was very close to black in color, and I
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learned quickly that I needed the help of a pro. Luckily, such professionals reside and do business right here in Williamson County. Check out these local establishments to try what everyone is raving about. JUICE BAR 128 Pewitt Drive Brentwood John & Vui Hunt ilovejuicebar.com 9 FRUITS 790 Jordan Rd. Suite 106 Franklin 615.771.9818 ninefruits.com
JUICE PLUS 219 Ward Circle Brentwood 615.309.0525 JUICE NASHVILLE thejuicenashville.com Order online for delivery to Franklin, Brentwood, & Cool Springs 615.369.2154
Once you’ve stopped in to one of the local businesses and tried it a few times, you just might get hooked. It’s easy to do because the power packed vitamin and nutrient punch
does something to your body that really is hard to beat. Most of us don’t walk around eating cloves of garlic, pieces of ginger, whole cucumbers, bushels of kale and flax or chia seed for fun. But when combined with bases like apples and carrots, those ingredients actually provide quite the surprising medley of good flavors and a kick to the taste buds. You may decide that it’s time to get your own juicer. They can be found in department stores, big retailers and specialty boutiques, as well. They can range from $100-$1000, depending on how serious you want to get. I started with a base model and will use that until I really learn more and decide it’s time to trade up. Just getting started? Try these easy recipes to start your adventure in juicing.