Thrive in 2025

January 1, 2025

What’s new in our Coffee & Juice Bar? Mānuka honey, creatine and three brand-new drinks, for starters! Our latest menu stars six delicious drinks that double as nutritional powerhouses, perfect for fitting into your fitness goals. See how our supercharged sips stack up with these Health Notes by Dr. Liz!

Winter Sunshine: grapefruit, orange, lemon and ginger juice with Manukora® Mānuka honey
This balanced, sweet and tart winter wonder is bringing it with the brightness... and the benefits! In 240 calories, a medium size has you covered with:

• The powers of Mānuka honey, which has more potent antibacterial action and potential anti-inflammatory characteristics than other honeys due to the compounds it contains, which are unique to the Mānuka tree flower
• Ginger root juice, shown to help calm stomach upset or queasiness
• 240% of vitamin C needs along with special compounds shown to protect heart and brain health plus support immune system strength
• Soluble fiber that act as a prebiotic, supporting healthy bacteria in the gut
• A collective 20% of potassium needs

Evergreen: Spinach, kale, ginger, lemon, apple and pear juice
This juice packs to the max an array of critical vitamins and minerals for chilly-weather protection, which supports healthy skin barrier and intestinal tract lining along with so much more. A medium juice (16 oz.) supplies 220 calories and:

• 700% of vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin with roles in bone health and circulation
• A staggering 1500% of vitamin A needs as carotenoids, which are powerful antioxidants that along with vitamin C work to protect skin, muscle, brain and other cells from everyday damage caused by air pollution and the like
• Over 20% of B vitamins along with 35% of iron needs, which all support energy metabolism throughout the body
• 40% of magnesium needs, a major mineral typically lacking in many people’s diets, which supports healthy mood and sleep along with assisting in muscle function and blood pressure regulation

Defender: Elderberry hibiscus tea with orange, apple, tart cherry, lemon and ginger juice
This juice is a must-have before or after your workouts. An array of special compounds from colorful tart cherry juice and hibiscus tea work to protect your muscles, and citrus juices (orange and lemon) bring a wealth of powerful health-boosting compounds. All of this in only 340 calories for a medium-sized Defender!

• Tart cherry juice supplies a wealth of antioxidants that have been shown to lessen inflammation caused by muscle damage following tough runs or strength workouts, and Hibiscus tea adds even more muscle-protecting antioxidants
• Ginger root juice has been shown to calm stomach upset or queasiness
• A hefty 340% of daily vitamin C needs from a juiced whole lemon along with orange juice, which both include special compounds called bioflavonoids that studies have shown protect heart and brain health and the vitamin C’s supports immune system strength
• Soluble fiber from citrus juices that act as a prebiotic, supporting healthy bacteria in the gut
• A staggering 30% of daily potassium needs, a mineral lacking in peoples’ diets during wintertime that plays a year-round role in regulating healthy blood pressure and muscle contraction.

Power Punch: Blueberries and bananas blended with spinach, carrot and pineapple juice plus whey protein and creatine
Looking for a true boost to your fitness plan this winter?  This power-packed smoothie supplies what your muscles need as you push the limits. A perfect pre-workout mix of ingredients with only 310 calories in a medium size along with these key performance nutrients:

• Whey protein – a high-quality protein supplying 40% of protein needs and a good dose of BCAA (branched chain amino acids) that studies show help rebuild muscle protein following rigorous workouts.
• Creatine – a compound found in your muscles and that your body makes, which plays a central role in high-intensity exercise such as CrossFit-style workouts and ultimately muscle strength and growth. Studies show that performance and strength are both improved with a daily creatine supplement of 5 grams.
• B-Vitamins (thiamin, niacin and B6) – critical in energy metabolism during exercise and supplied at 40% or more of needs in a medium-sized smoothie! 
• Antioxidants – carotenes, anthocyanins and vitamins from carrot and spinach juices and blueberries protect muscles from oxidative damage that can occur during exercise.

Tickle Me Ginger: Mango blended with fresh pear, ginger, apple and spinach plus cinnamon and Vital Proteins™ collagen
Consider this smoothie your new best friend as you navigate staying healthy this winter. A 16-oz. smoothie supplies: 

• Only 325 calories jam packed with immune-boosting vitamin C at 270% of needs and other powerful immune-boosting ingredients thanks to mangos, spinach juice and ginger juice 
• A staggering 1900% of vitamin A needs as carotenoids, which are powerful antioxidants that along with vitamin C protect skin, muscle, brain and other body cells from everyday damage caused by air pollution and the like that can challenge the immune system and accelerate aging 
• A whopping 35% of the mineral potassium critical in healthy circulation and fluid balance
• 100% of folate Daily Value, a B vitamin need for healthy pregnancy and blood cell development, along with 30% of fiber needs per serving makes this smoothie a must for overall and digestive tract health

Muscle Up Butter Cup: Banana, almond butter and spinach blended with almond milk and Vega® chocolate protein
This smoothie is a perfect recovery drink as you rev up your wintertime fitness plan. A 16 oz. smoothie supplies:

• 440 calories of filling nutrition that supplies more than a meal’s worth of powerful nutrition including over 100% of vitamin A needs and 350% of vitamin K (vital for bone health) 
• A whopping 31 grams of vegan protein (60% of the Daily Value) thanks to almond butter and Vega protein powder. Drinking this smoothie post-workout supplies critical essential amino acids including Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) that aid in muscle protein recovery.
• 25% of fiber needs that promotes healthy digestive tract function and helps curb your appetite along with a staggering 50% of iron needs critical for healthy circulation and muscles

Remember, these seasonal juices and smoothies are only available for a limited time, so drop by our Coffee & Juice Bar to try all six super sips while you can!

Note: Our Tiburon, Davis (Mace) or Fork Lift locations do not have Coffee & Juice Bars, but they do have plenty of other delicious drinks in their aisles!

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