Healthy living these days has become somewhat of a fad, with many people wanting to jump on the bandwagon but with no idea on how to begin. Smoothies and juices are a great way to get started and fulfil your daily fruit and veggie requirements. It certainly is a much healthier alternative to a milkshake or frappuccino we may be so used to ordering.
To help you with your quest for healthier eating, here are my 10 picks for tasty yet delicious drinks on the go!
Another gem hidden in the CBD, Green Press offers not just pressed juices but also acai bowls, superfood salads and the occasional dessert. There is a diverse menu that constantly changes ranging from sesame nut milk, coffee donuts to raw zucchini pasta that have won the hearts of workers in that area.
A crowd pleaser would be the Tahitian salad with sweet potato, pineapples, chilli, mint, dill and shaved coconut. Their chocolate superfood smoothie made from raw cacao, dates, cocoa, banana and coconut water is also hailed as one of the best smoothies in the area. Advocating fresh wholesome and nutritious living, Green Press is sure to have something anyone will like. Also, they have a secret social media menu so be sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
Address: 7/525 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
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This quaint little shop is tucked away in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Opened mid last year by Vivian Lam with the idea to get the daily intake of 5 servings of fruits and veggies in 1 delicious smoothie, this shop has won the hearts of many.
The small menu features 16 smoothies which all have quirky names such as Perfect Patch and Hale Kale. Don’t let weird ingredients like tofu scare you because their Muscle Matcha easily beats Starbucks’ Matcha Frappucino. Their Smooth Skin smoothie made with spinach, banana, mango, mint and almond milk is refreshing and gives your skin extra nutrients as a bonus. For something more indulgent try Choc Mint or Peanut Butter Cup.
They taste so good its almost hard to believe its good for you.
Address: 265 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
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This iconic Melbourne establishment doesn’t just serve up mouth-watering vegan dishes, but also a wide array of smoothies and juices. From a refreshing drink like Clean and Lean, made with watermelon, apple and cranberry to something more decadent like the Carob Booster made from banana, honey, carob and wheatgerm, there is something for everyone. If you are really looking to get your health on, try their kombucha or spirulina boost. Kombucha aka “Immortal Health Elixir” is a sweetened tea that has been fermented and is great for
detoxing the body! They even have a bar filled with organic wine and gluten free beer.
Address: 380 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
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Serving up nothing but nutrition on a plate, the nutrition bar caters to all sorts of food allergies ranging from dairy to gluten to raw food. Their acai and breakfast bowls are worth the trip alone. Full of antioxidants, acai bowl is made with acai berries, banana and coconut water and topped with more healthy goodness such as berries, cacao nibs, nuts and buckinis.
What’s unique is that they have a few variations to choose from so you can go all out and pick the green bowl, which has spinach and kale blended in, or go for a sweet treat with their peanut butter bowl. If you need a caffeine fix in the morning, liquid gold is right up your alley, made from chocolate almond milk, choc protein powder, coffee, avocado and agave. This sweet concoction is enough to wake you up and power you through the day. They also have green smoothies like King Kale or Zen and a variety of cold pressed juices that change daily, plus a few raw desserts.
Address: 121 Swan Street, Richmond VIC 3121
Visit their website here.
Housed in a former flower shop, Pressed Juice is Melbourne’s first pressed juice shop, offering tasty drinks with all the nutrients still intact. They have a wide variety of flavors and are constantly creating more combinations, but they have divided up their menu so it’s easy to narrow down your search. Green for someone looking for a health fix, Zest or Zing for the refreshing kick, Earth for something simple and Berry Glow for something a little sweet.
They also have more indulgent offerings of smoothies and Nut Mylks and recently started offering muesli and raw salads. If you are still tempted by everything on the menu, the lovely staff are more than willing to let you try a few samples! Try their green mylk if you want the best of both worlds!
Visit their website here for a list of locations.
Although this may be a franchise, they still maintain and advocate healthy living, using all whole fruits and vegetables in their products, none of that concentrate stuff. Their Slim Grin made of kale, spinach, celery and apple is the perfect refresher for any veggie lover, or try their protein shake if you are hoping to pack in some fuel for the gym. They also offer up a wide range of tantalising salads, yogurts or desserts.
For lunch, you can grab their tasty chicken dukkah salad, or for something lighter yet satisfying, try their quinoa kale salad. Their bircher muesli, made fresh daily, is one of the best around made with 100% natural yogurt and fresh apple juice. If you go around their closing time, they usually have special offers of 2 large packs for $8 which is basically 1-for-1!
Visit their website here for a list of locations.
This newly opened healthy eating and juicing bar has taken Fitzroy North by storm, serving up tasty superfood treats that get the paleo and gluten free tick of approval. Meals are designed to be built to your preference: pick from a variety of bases including pea and pancetta ‘Cauli-Risotto’(a low carb delight), Mexican bean and corn salsa or crunchy Asian slaw and top it with a protein, dressing and crunch.
Their Liver Cleanse, made from orange, beetroot, lemon and turmeric, is designed to boost liver detoxification and improve overall liver function. Or try their top seller Gloriously Greener, made with kale, parsley, mango, banana and coconut milk or water. I advise you to get the milk version as it makes it so deliciously creamy and luscious. An affordable and convenient option for healthy organic foods and drinks, Fit Inn is definitely a must-visit.
Address: 29 Best Street, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Home Juice focuses on creating and customising organic cold-pressed juices, smoothies, healing tonics and hearty salads that all pack a punch when it comes to nutritional value. For those looking to detox, Home Juice also offers cleanses with step by step instructions. Or, if that is too daunting, go for something easier like their Black Medicine made with activated coconut charcoal, pear, lemon, ginger and honey. This antioxidant-rich juice is perfect for clearing toxins and boosting immunity.
Their Café Kiss is a great substitute for morning breakfast on the go, and a healthy step up from simple coffee. Made with almond milk, cold dripped espresso, banana, dates, cinnamon and ice, this smoothie gives that extra kick to wake you up and energise you for the day! They also serve up tempting meals such as raw vegan spaghetti bolognaise with nut meatballs or breakfast layered chia puddings.
Address: Shop 9, 720 Bourke St Docklands VIC 3008
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This shop tops the pack for all things healthy and good, ranging from raw to vegan, even gluten and dairy-free plus an extensive smoothie and cold-pressed juice menu to boost. Think nourishing healthy goodness such as spirulina, mesquite, camu camu and coconut flesh blended together with house made Nut Mylk, these power-packed smoothies could almost double as a meal.
My favourite pick has got to be the Shine On, made from coconut flesh, mango, banana, chia seeds, passionfruit, spinach, mesquite and probiotic powder. This refreshing smoothie is the perfect pick me up! Their iced coffee is one of the more unique ones, served up more like an affogato with organic coconut based ice cream. Or try their raw hot choc if the weather is colder.
Address: 140 Ormond Road, Elwood VIC 3184
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Green Cup remains one of South Yarra latest secrets serving up green smoothies, acai bowls, smashed avocados and nourishing meals to the masses since late last year. Their signature smoothie, Green Cup (no surprises there!) is loaded with nutrients from banana, kale, spinach, strawberries, blueberries, chia, dates, parsley, flax oil, spirulina, mesquite and coconut water.
They also offer 7 other green smoothies and 7 super smoothies to pick from such as green bee or the detox. Their Golden Bliss smoothie taste as good as any calorific milkshake you almost cant believe its good for you and made with natural ingredients such as mango, almonds, banana, almond milk, mesquite and coyo! For a savoury option, try their famous smashed avocado on toast, which is seasoned to a T.
Address: 593 Chapel St South Yarra VIC 3141
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This smoothie bar serves up tasty yet nutritionally balanced concoctions at Australia’s event and festival scenes. They have an ever growing and changing menu, which features what’s in season. Some of their yummy creations include Salted Caramel made from banana, mesquite, Himalayan rock salt, honey and rice milk; Bangin Banana which is essentially a banana shake and the Hulk, a protein packed goodness made with almonds, brown rice protein powder, peanut butter and rice milk. As it is a pop-up, they are constantly on the go, so be sure to follow them on Instagram and Twitter to find out where their next location will be!
Smoothies are often a hit-or-miss and can easily be an unhealthy calorific treat, however these places offer up nutritious and tasty drinks that gets our tick of approval. So in future if you are in need of a refreshing drink or a pick me up, or are just hoping to get some healthy goodness in your system, do give these places a try!
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