6 | BOROMAG.COM | JANUARY 2015 FOOD & DRINK Every year during the month of January, gym memberships spike along with with resolutions to get in shape. The first three weeks is an aggravating overflow of the suddenly health-intended person who will then go on to forget about their membership for the rest of the year. What if—for one year—we did things differently and actually changed how we ate? Juicing has become more than a trend in the past few years—it has become a lifestyle. Juicing is technically described as the process of extracting juice from plant tissues such as fruit or vegetables. I find it a way to reset any unhealthy eating habits that I may have acquired. For anyone who has tried a juice fast or cleanse, they will let you know that a green juice is everything. Boost your immune system? Check. Healthier glowing skin? Check. More energy without crashing? Check. And it’s even a bad ass hangover cure! Six months ago, Ginger opened up, bringing a high quality organic juice bar to Astoria. Johnny Solo—you may recognize him from the Ed Burns film Newlyweds and Man on a Ledge—also one of the owners of Grand Café and Ginger Organic—sat down with Boro to give some tips on juicing. “Ginger has been open for 6 months,” explains Solo. “Ginger is a source of 100% organic cold press juicing. We cold press every night and bottle it. We do all organic regular that we call old school juicing. We are starting to extend our vegetarian and vegan menu. We are starting to see that people are in need for it in the neighborhood.” Ginger also carries smoothies—organic, all natural, and fresh. If you have never cleansed before, Solo recommends a good starter cleanse, such as the FUN - Damental Cleanse. It’s 6 bottles a day, which includes flavors such as the Almond Dream, Super Greens, Citrus Greens, Spring Fling, Early Riser, and Coco- Cashew. “It’s your first time cleansing; eat something light, like nuts or a little salad, soup, or Gluten free bread.” After a three day cleanse, Solo says it’s best to try a 70-80% greens balance in your meals. Story + Images By Lizabeth Nieves
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