What is Kombucha?

What is Kombucha made out of?  It’s actually a pretty simple and natural drink.  Kombucha is made of black tea, sugar, and a fermenting element called a SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast).  Much like yogurt, this SCOBY or probiotics help aide digestion and can conceivably improve your immune system.  The sugar and caffeine from the tea are used up in the fermenting process so the final result contains very little caffeine and sugar.  However, the tiny bit of caffeine is great for a boost of energy.  This, combined with our regular fruits and vegetables, makes a great and healthy afternoon pick-me-up. 

Happy Halloween!

Halloween is known for the great costumes, trick or treating, and carving pumpkins.  There is so much fun and creativity not only for the kids, but for everyone!  After all the prepping and treat buying is done, what else is there to do?  How can you make this Halloween a healthy one?

For one thing, you can save the insides of your carved pumpkin for a variety of tasty and healthy treats.  Pumpkin seeds make a great snack and are loaded with magnesium and zinc which great for proper bone and tooth formation, energy production.  Additionally, pumpkin seeds help promote sleep, mood and sensory health as well as an insulin regulator.   

Another great use for your pumpkin is to save the insides for a tasty smoothie or use it for some holiday baked goods.  You can do this just simply by blending or chopping the pumpkin and adding it to your favorite recipes for a festive flare. 

Happy Halloween everyone!

 

Happy Anniversary! - 1 Year at Folsom and 24th

This month marks the one year anniversary of our 24th and Folsom location. Thank you to our loyal customers, fans, family and friends for your continuous support.  We love what we do!

Why is Green Energy Hella Good?

Ever wonder why Green Energy is one of our most popular drinks? Besides being packed with tons of nutrients and taste, this drink does exactly what it's called. Give you energy! We all can get slugglish from time to time and sometimes caffeine may not be the best option. Green Energy gives you the energy while supplying your body with all the nutrients it needs to sustain that energy. We have carefully picked our ingredients to give you the healthy boost you need. 

Here is a little break down of the fresh ingredients we use and why they are hella good for you.  

Spinach-

One of spinach’s more well-known health benefits is fiber.  One cup of spinach accounts for 20% of our daily dietary fiber alone which aids digestion to prevent constipation, maintains low blood sugar levels, and can also curb overeating.  Spinach also has anti-cancer properties called flavonoids.  This property slows the division of these cells.  

Parsley-

Parsley is packed with essential vitamins C, B 12, K and A which keeps your immune system strong, nurtures your nervous system and tones your bones.  Parsley is a key herb for supporting healthy kidney function as it helps flush out excess fluids from the body and can help control blood pressure with the folic acid that it contains. 

Kale-

Kale is one of the greatest super foods there is.  It is extremely low in calorie and has zero fat. Much like spinach, kale is great for aiding digestions with its high fiber content and contains more iron than beef which is very important for healthy cell growth and proper liver function.  It’s also packed with vitamins A, C, K, calcium, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids.  

Celery-

Celery is a great aid in weight loss because of its filling fiber and low calories.  It also helps flush out any excess fluid from the body with its high potassium and sodium content.  Celery is very good for your immune system and contains lots of vitamin C.

Cucumber-

Cucumbers are an excellent source of vitamins B, B1, B6, C, and D, folate, calcium, magnesium, fiber, and potassium.  What does that mean for you?  Well, with the high content in fiber, cucumbers are used to aid in weight loss and digestion and are very effective in ridding the body of toxins.  They also help promote joint health, relieves gout, arthritis pain, reduce cholesterol, and controls blood pressure. 

Apples-

We’ve all heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”  But why?  What are in apples that keep us so healthy?  Eating apples and drinking apple juice fights against the effects of aging on the brain which means apples can directly affect Alzheimer’s and Parkinon’s and possibly keep it away.  In addition to your brain, apples have a direct affect on your pancreas.  Eating apples can reduce your risk of pancreatic cancer by 23% and studies have shown that women who eat at least one apple a day are 28% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Eating apples is heart-healthy, lowers cholesterol, controls your weight, detoxifies your liver, boosts your immune system, and neutralizes digestion and irritable bowel syndrome. 

Lemons-

Have you ever felt the sting of lemon juice on an open wound?  The sting is actually the citrus in the lemon trying to fight against infections in your body and around your wounds.  Eating and drinking lemons will allow the citrus to fight any infections that are inside your body.  Lemons also help lower cholesterol and increase the levels of HDL which are the good cholesterol.  Lemon juice can relieve gingivitis, stomatitis and inflammation of the tongue.  It is also preventative for the common cold, urinary tract infections, can relieve colic pain, gastric problems, can prevent and cure osteoarthritis.  

Ginger-

Ginger is great for all sorts of remedies to preventative treatment.  Ginger is a helpful remedy for morning sickness, motion sickness, heartburn, migraines and menstrual cramp relief.  Ginger is also used to prevent diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage) and can also prevent the cold, flu, ovarian and colon cancer.  

3 Ways to Stay Hydrated this Summer

Summer is here and although our beautiful city by the bay isn't the most swimsuit friendly place, we San Franciscans still know how to enjoy the summer.  We enjoy sunny days at Dolores Park, taking side trips down the coast or planning a vacation to a place where we can actually work on our tan. Regardless of your summer plans, it's important to remember  to keep healthy and hydrated this summer.  Here our a few easy tips to jumpstart a healthy summer. 

1) Munch on Fruits and Vegetables
Many fruits and vegetables are water rich and can help in rehydrating your body.  Some of our favorite picks are cucumber (96% water content), watermelon (92% water content), and grapefruit (91% water content).

2) Ditch the Caffeine
Caffeine like coffee, black tea, and soda can severly dehydrate your body.  Instead sip on herbal tea, and sparkling water.

3) Sip on Coconut Water
Coconut water is great for hydration and contains tons of electrolytes to keep your body in blanace. We love it so much, we just had to add it to some of our tastiest smoothies.

Sidewalk Juice Coconut Water Smoothies: 

Blueberry Colada: coconut water, blueberries, pineapple, shredded coconut, pineapple sherbet, ice

Pineapple Mango: coconut water, orange juice, pineapple, mango, pineapple sherbet, ice

Kale Colada: fresh organic kale, coconut juice, pineapple, coconut shreds, pineapple sorbet and ice

A-Lot-A- Colada: pineapple, coconut water, pineapple sherbet, shredded coconut and ice

Tropical Valencia: coconut juice, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, raspberry sorbet and ice

Strawberry Colada: coconut juice, coconut shreds, double scoop of strawberries, pineapple sherbet and ice

Peach Colada: coconut juice, coconut shreds, double scoop of peaches, pineapple sherbet and ice

Mango Colada: coconut juice, coconut shreds, double scoop of mangos, pineapple sherbet and ice

Juice Bars Coast to Coast

Thanks to Daily Candy for including us in their awesome article about juice bars from coast to coast.

Where to Get Your Yoga On

Do you like getting your zen on with a little yoga?  Here at Sidewalk Juice we are big proponents of keeping our bodies fit and healthy.  Yoga is a little treat that keeps our bodies lean, flexible and not to mention feeling the great meditative and calming effects it has on our minds.  We have compiled a list of some of our favorite studios here in the Mission.


If you have any suggestions or have a must go to yoga spot, please leave a comment below.


Laughing Lotus Studios
3271 16th St (between Guerrero St & Dolores St)
http://sf.laughinglotus.com 

Yoga to the People
2973 16th St 5th Floor
http://www.yogatothepeople.com 

Yoga Tree
1234 Valencia St (between 24th St & 23rd St) 
http://yogatreesf.com 

Yoga Kula 
3030 16th St
http://yogakula.com/

Open Up Your Own Sidewalk Juice

Have you ever thought about starting your own juice bar but don't know where to start?  Well if you love Sidewalk Juice, why not consider opening up your own?  We will assist you in getting your own juice bar up and running with an acclaimed menu.  Contact us at info@sidewalk-juice.com for more information.  

Sidewalk Juice Now Caters

Have you ever wished you could have a fresh cup of juice at your company meetings or events?  Sidewalk Juice has got you covered.  We are now bringing the juice to you.  Call or email one of our locations to place your order for delivery.      

Email us for more information: info@sidewalk-juice.com