The Juice Mill: Bridgewater's Gem

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67 Central Square, Bridgewater, MA

Background

Founded by Kendra Johnson in 2017, The Juice Mill adds a better sense of community and well-being to downtown Bridgewater. While Johnson was aiming towards a degree in criminal justice and pursuing her dream of joining the FBI, the small business genes came through as both of her parents owned businesses as well.

Johnson explored other locations for her business in South Boston, Rockland, Milton and Scituate, her hometown. She fell in love with the quaint feel of Bridgewater as "it feels like it's getting more into a community, which is what [she] wanted," (The Enterprise).

Wholesome Choices

The Juice Mill offers numerous healthy options. Here are some amazing items on the menu:

~Avocado Toast

~Wraps

~Acai Bowls

~Shots (Ginger, Immunity, Wheatgrass)

~Smoothies

~Grain Bowls

~Tea

My personal favorite is the Classic smoothie with pea protein. It contains strawberries for heart health and fiber, banana for potassium, honey to improve blood sugar levels and digestion and yogurt for beneficial probiotics as well as pea protein for muscle recovery.

Because I drank a Classic for breakfast, I had enough energy to work a 6 hour shift. Just one of these smoothies can last you energy for the entire day! The Berry Boston is another one of my favorites as it has a tangy aftertaste. Blended is blueberries for antioxidants, strawberries to improve heart health and fiber, blackberries to support brain and oral health, agave to maintain blood sugar levels and yogurt for probiotics.

"Patrons will be able to get smoothies and juices packed full of fresh berries or shots of ginger and wheatgrass among plenty of other menu items."-The Enterprise

Location

Located in the heart of Bridgewater, The Juice Mill is a hotspot for college students who walk from BSU campus. Additionally, it is within walking distance of the intermediate, middle and high school making it the perfect place to get a healthy afterschool snack. Located across the rotary is the town commons with lush green grass great for having a picnic. If you're looking a snack after a workout or a healthy meal, The Juice Mill is the place for you!

10 Kale Smoothie Recipes You Must Try

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Kale is one of the best superfoods as it contains a bountiful amount of vitamins and minerals. If you would like more information on kale check out my article "Top 5 Reason Why Kale Should Be in Your Diet." All of these recipes are vegan and organic. The great thing about smoothies is you can add as much or as little of an ingredient as you want. That is why none of these recipes contain numerical

values.

1. PB and K

Fresh Kale~ Vitamins and minerals

100% Cacao Powder~ Heart health

Peanut Butter~ Muscle recovery

Pea Protein~ Muscle recovery

Almond Milk~ Calcium

Almonds~ Heart health and weight-loss promotion

Pecans~ Heart health and indigestion

2. Chocolate Dipped Berry

Fresh Kale~ Vitamins and minerals

Fresh Raspberries~ Antioxidants

Frozen Strawberries~ Heart health and cancer prevention

100% Cacao Powder~ Heart health

Almond Milk~ Calcium

Pea Protein~ Muscle recovery

3. Pear Power

Fresh Kale~ Vitamins and minerals

Fresh Pear~ Antioxidants and fiber

Almond Milk~ Calcium

Almonds~ Heart health and weight-loss promotion

100% Cacao Powder~ Heart health

Peanut Butter~ Muscle recovery

Pea Protein~ Muscle recovery

4. Nana Banana

Fresh Kale~ Vitamins and minerals

Fresh Pear~ Antioxidants and fiber

Frozen Banana~ Energy and indigestion

Almond Milk~ Calcium

Pecans~ Heart health and indigestion

100% Cacao Powder~ Heart health

Pea Protein~ Muscle recovery

5. Matcha Matcha

Remedy Organics Matcha Oxidants~Energy and cancer prevention

Fresh Kale~Vitamins and minerals

Fresh Pear~Antioxidants and fiber

Fresh Banana~Energy and indigestion

Pea Protein~Muscle recovery

6. Hawaiian Matcha

Remedy Organics Matcha Oxidants~Energy and cancer prevention

Fresh Kale~Vitamins and minerals

Fresh Banana~Energy and indigestion

Frozen Pear~Antioxidants and fiber

Fresh Pineapple~Anti-inflammation and immunity booster

Almond Milk~Calcium

Pea Protein~Muscle recovery

7. Matcha Colada

Fresh Kale~Vitamins and minerals

Fresh Pineapple~Anti-inflammation and immunity booster

Fresh Cherries~Ph balance and prevention of free radicals

Frozen Strawberries~Heart health and cancer prevention

Pineapple Coconut Water~Hydration and kidney health

Matcha Powder~Energy and cancer prevention

8. Chai Christmas

Fresh Kale~Vitamins and minerals

Remedy Organics Super Chai Fuel~Energy and heart health

Fresh Banana~Energy and indigestion

Frozen Pear~Antioxidants and fiber

Almonds~Heart health and weight-loss promotion

Pecans~Heart health and indigestion

Cinnamon~Anti-inflammation and antioxidants

All Spice~Cancer prevention and anti-fungal properties

Peanut Butter Powder~Muscle recovery

Pea Protein~Muscle recovery

9. Apples & Peanut Butter

Frozen Kale~Vitamins and minerals

Frozen Banana~Energy and indigestion

Frozen Golden Delicious Apple~Fiber and cancer prevention

Almond Milk~Calcium

Pea Protein~Muscle recovery

Peanut Butter Powder~Muscle recovery

100% Cacao Powder~Heart health

Cinnamon~Anti-inflammation and antioxidants

All Spice~Cancer prevention and anti-fungal properties

10. Triple C

Frozen Kale~Vitamins and minerals

Fresh Pear~Antioxidants and fiber

Fresh Celery~Vitamins and minerals

Remedy Organics Super Chai Fuel~Energy and heart health

Pea Protein~Muscle recovery

Coconut Oil~Hair, skin and nails

Burt's Bees: Mama Bee Nourishing Body Oil

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About Burt's Bees

"No one can do everything, but everyone can do something."-Roxanne Quimby, Founder of Burt's Bees

Established in 1984, Burt's Bees integrates only the finest ingredients from nature in their beauty products to ensure your skin is nourished and healthy. Burt Shavitz and Roxanne Quimby founded the company by escaping their city lives to start new lives in the wonderful wilderness of Maine. As their lives were socially and environmentally conscious, they were "back-to-basics" and DIY type of people. Roxanne's philosophy suggested that humankind shall preserve what is taken from nature. Burt's Bees' primary goal is to utilized carefully crafted ingredients to nourish and revitalize the body.

Ingredients

Sweet Almond Oil: Helps retain moisture and maintain hydration

Lemon Peel Oil: Prevents the effects of free radicals (acne, wrinkles, dark spots pigmentation)

Wheat Germ Oil: Works as an anti-aging agent against dry skin and wrinkles

Tocopherol (Organic Vitamin E Compound): Acts as an antioxidant to combat free radicals due to metabolic effects from food and environmental toxins

Rosemary Leaf Extract: Provides anti-inflammatory properties while acting as a cure for dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema

Soybean Oil: Fights against inflammation and assists in retaining moisture

Canola Oil: Reduces the appearance of free radicals (acne, wrinkles, blemishes, fine lines, spots)

My Personal Experience

I have tried numerous Burt's Bees products from the complexion stick, lip shimmer (highly recommend) and lip balm. The body oil is my absolute favorite! I found it at Target for $6.99 after spending thirty minutes in the cosmetics department. Packaging can be very misleading as companies make use of images and words associated with organically raw ingredients while their products contain a slew of chemicals . The first thing I do whenever I am interested in a new product is flip to the ingredients label. I was ecstatic when I read all of the organic and natural ingredients on the back of the Burt's Bees bottle.

I use this product as an after-shower moisturizer and it shows results. After two uses the body oil cured the dry skin on my chest as well as the aging spots. The body oil softens skin and reduces hair growth which requires me to shave my legs less (#timesaver #moneysaver). Even though the Dead Sea Collection is a similar product that should not be used on the face, Burt's Bee's Body Oil works excellent as the lemon peel oil reduces pigmentation in facial skin.