Just Salad’s In-house Nutritionist Laura Pensiero RD breaks down what health benefits are gained from juicing and smoothies for those getting ready to diet, juice cleanse or replace a meal with a smoothie etc.
Tips include:
- How not to Overdo it too quickly (certain small steps go a long way)
- Easing into a healthy greens and protein based meal plan
- Combining the right veggies and proteins with daily activities like a cycling day, trip to beach, vacation, or day (like me) working in front of the computer.
- What to eat when prepping for summer activities like swimming etc. and more
Just Salad’s Summer Menu:
Beach Bound
- 200 Cal
- Romaine-Red cabbage Mix, Grilled Shrimp, Red Onions, Corn, Cucumbers
- Suggested Dressing: Lemon Basil Vinaigrette 116 Cal
Almond Berry Blast
- 230 Cal –Vegetarian
- Romaine, Blueberry & strawberry Mix, Toasted Sliced Almonds, Crumbled Feta
- Suggested Dressing Lemon Vinaigrette 150 Cal
Jalapeño Popper
- 240 Cal – Vegetarian
- Romaine, Jalapeños, Kettle popcorn, Pepper jack cheese, radishes, fresh orange
- Suggested dressing: Buttermilk Ranch 150 Cal
Texas BBQ Fiesta
- 410 Cal
- Romaine-Red Cabbage Mix, BBQ Rubbed chicken, Black Beans & Corn mix, Green peppers, Tortilla Strips, Pepper Jack cheese
- Suggested Dressing: Buttermilk Ranch 150 Cal
Smoothies:
Vitamin C kick
- 296 Cal Coconut milk, fresh orange, mango, pineapple
Detox Cleanse
- 69 Cal Fresh Kale, Lemon, Apple, pineapple
Peanut butter Chai Warrior
- 278 Cal Almond milk, banana , peanut butter, Health Warrior Chia Seeds, Agave Nectar
Strawberry Banana
- 238 Cal Almond milk, strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, agave nectar
Berry Wild
- 229 Cal Blueberries, strawberries, banana, greek yogurt, agave nectar
Chocolate banana Split
- 421 Cal Coconut Milk, Banana, dates, Cacoa Powder
Tropic Spinach Thunder
- 319 Cal Fresh Spinach, coconut milk, banana, pineapple
Juices
Orange Kale Power Juice
- 121 Cal Fresh kale, fresh orange, banana
About Laura Pensiero
Laura Pensiero is an Executive Chef and nutritionist who uses her expertise to create the menus at Just Salad. As a cookbook author, dietician, health educator, nutrition and culinary expert, Laura lends her culinary expertise and passion for health and nutrition across a diverse range of food and health industries. A nationally recognized ‘eat local’ industry spokesperson, Laura coauthored “The Strang Cancer Prevention Center Cookbook, and most recently, “Hudson Valley Mediterranean: The Gigi Good Food Cookbook,” which was named one of Food and Wine’s Top 10 Cookbooks for 2009. Through her flagship organization, Gigi Hudson Valley, she owns the award-winning restaurant Gigi Trattoria, located upstate in Rhinebeck, New York.
About Just Salad
Since launching in 2006, the casual eatery committed to serving healthy food in a fast, fun and socially responsible way, has opened 12 locations throughout New York and in Hong Kong. Just Salad’s expansion into international markets has accelerated as the brand has signed a franchise agreement to expand throughout the United Arab Emirates. While the UAE has been a hot target for traditional fast food restaurants and comfort food-friendly America chains, health has deteriorated throughout the region as a result. Now Just Salad is leading a new wave of healthy eateries with their first location opening in the Jumeirah Lake Towers area of Dubai in Dubai 2014, and a total of five locations opening over the next three years. For more information please visit www.justsalad.com.
