Your Health
Juice it up in Laguna with freshly squeezed sips that offer a boost of essential vitamins and minerals .
BY SHARON STELLO | PHOTOS BY JODY TIONGCO
T he juice scene in Laguna is ripe for exploring , with plenty of ways to get your daily dose of fresh fruits and vegetables in a 16-ounce beverage .
While eating whole produce is ideal , Laguna-based clinical nutritionist Stella Metsovas explains that juices still pack a nutritional punch and tend to be more convenient than grabbing a veggie snack to-go . A single cup of juice can hold several pounds of compressed produce that ’ s high in nutrients , but the body doesn ’ t have to expend energy to break down an entire apple , for example . Juices served fresh also contain live enzymes , which are needed for digestion and other functions .
Whether you just want a quick , healthy snack or a complete cleanse , these local juicing spots have you covered .
Juice & Shakes offers a shot board with three 2-ounce glasses of blends like beet and mangosteen .
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