Superfood Highlight: Health Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is an ancient superfood that has been used for over 5,000 years and is well-known for its several health benefits. Ginger wouldn’t be what it is today without its main compound, gingerol. Check out some of these top health benefits of ginger:

• Ginger can aid in digestion and reduce nausea

  • Consuming ginger root in hot water is a great way to combat nausea, digestive issues and even help with weight loss

• Ginger helps fight off the flu and common colds

  • Ginger helps relive a sore throat as well as give you an immunity boost.

  • Ginger contains a good amount of magnesium, iron, zinc, and calcium, all of which are important for fighting and preventing colds.

• Ginger has powerful antioxidant content and anti-inflammatory effects

• Ginger has anti-cancer properties

  • The two main compounds in ginger - Shogaols and gingerols, have been said to have cancer preventing-properties.

Ginger @ The Herd

Ginger can be found in many of our juices, smoothies, shots, and even in a smoothie bowl! For an immunity boost, try the Turmeric shot or Fire Starter - both of which contain ginger as a main ingredient. We have one smoothie with ginger which is the Oh Kale Yeah and one smoothie bowl with ginger which is the Desert trip. Lastly, all of our juices except one come with ginger! Those juices are: Grapefruit Detox, Green Monster, Vitamin C, Not So Basic Green, Kale Kleanse, and The Rooted.

Be sure to look at our 100% vegan, gluten-free and organic menu for a full list of ingredients and check out our instagram @theherdjuicery to stay up-to-date with all the happenings!

Superfood Highlight: Spirulina and Blue Majik - What's the Difference? + Health Benefits

Spirulina and Blue Majik (sometimes called blue algae) are two superfoods that may look very different, but are actually not very different from each other! Spirulina is natually dark green in color, while Blue Majik has a vibrant cyan blue color.

What’s the difference between spirulina and Blue Majik?

Both of these superfoods are extracts of blue-green algae. Not to get too scientific, but there are two main compounds in blue-green algae: phycocyanin and chlorophyll. Blue Majik comes from phycocyanin and spirulina comes from chlorophyll. How crazy is it that these two different superfoods actually both come from algae?!

Many of the health benefits of blue majik and spirulina are similar to each other, so we're just going to highlight some of the top benefits of each one. Check out these health benefits of spirulina and Blue Majik

Health Benefits of Spirulina:

• Spirulina has anti-cancer properties

• Spirulina has 4x more potassium than bananas, 9x more iron than spinach, and 2x more vitamin A than carrots!

• The high levels of beta-carotene can help improve digestion

• Once serving of spirulina contains about 30 calories and offers 7g of protein

Spirulina @ The Herd

The spirulina-containing Green Machine Bowl

Spirulina is found in our PB&J, Happy Hipster, and Electric Green smoothies. It’s also added into our Green Machine smoothie bowl. Spirulina naturally gives these items a nice vibrant green color.

Health Benefits of Blue Majik:

• Anti-inflammatory

• Supports healthy joints

• Contains antioxidants

• Helps increase energy levels

• May relieve physical discomfort

• Blue Majik contains 5 calories per serving. This single serving offers 115% RDV of vitamin B12!

Blue Majik @ The Herd

The Mojo Rising Smoothie

Not only does Blue Majik have some great health benefits, but it has a beautiful light blue color! You have so many options at The Herd if you want to try Blue Majik. Blue Majik can be found in our Majik Lemonade, Mojo Rising Smoothie, Galaxy Latte and Blue Lagoon Bowl.

Be sure to look at our 100% vegan, gluten-free and organic menu for a full list of ingredients and check out our instagram @theherdjuicery to stay up-to-date with all the happenings!

https://www.earthturns.com/e3live-e3-blue-majik?gclid=Cj0KCQiA1-3yBRCmARIsAN7B4H1jocFkPF-k4-GKbzlHJ8POyhtL1uY-BAiSiKYHuMkLmFNzavQbtccaAlTcEALw_wcB

https://www.spirulinanb.com/blog/spirulina-health-benefits/

Superfood Highlight: 4 Benefits of Cacao

If you’ve ever thought that anything chocolate-related is unhealthy, you haven’t thought about cacao! Raw cacao nibs, in its purest form, is actually a delicious superfood that has a ton of great health benefits. Cacao nibs come from peeled and crushed cacao beans. They naturally have a more bitter flavor, but work great in combination with other ingredients as you’ll see in some of our amazing smoothies at The Herd Juicery!

Check out this list of 4 health benefits of these nutrient dense cacao nibs!

1. Cacao provides antioxidants

   1. Cacao nibs provide one of the best sources for antioxidants from a type of polyphenol called flavonoids. Consumption of flavonoids are also known to prevent heart disease as well!

   2. The high antioxidant content and anti- inflammatory properties also makes cacao support healthy skin.

2. Cacao is low in sugar

   1. Avoiding sugar can be super difficult, but we challenge you to swap out your regular chocolates and implement cacao into your diet! You’ll still get that chocolatey flavor, but for much less sugar. Cacao-chip cookies, maybe?

      3. Cacao has mood-improving effects

      1. Cacao is even known to reduce stress and improve mood! There are a bunch of compounds in cacao that can support this claim. However, a major one is its high magnesium content, which is known to contribute to reducing stress.

   1. 4. Cacao improves brain function

      1. There’s more to say about those polyphenols we talked about earlier. Polyphenols, or flavonoids, can actually reduce your risk of neurodegenerative diseases and maintain brain function

Nutrition Label

One serving of cacao nibs is on tablespoon. In this serving, you’ll get 19 calories, 1.4g of fat, 1g of carb, .8g dietary fiber, 0g of sugar and protein, 23mg potassium, and 9mg magnesium.

Cacao @ The Herd

We have plenty of smoothies with cacao at The Herd Juicery, such as the Blue Monkey, Chunky Monkey, Mint Chip, The Perk. These are also some of our most popular smoothies at the moment because they are that good! We also have 2 lattes with cacao: The Fix and Shroom. Lastly, if the combination of cherries & chocolate sounds amazing to you, then you have to try the Cherry Bomb bowl! It’s made with frozen berries, acai, banana and topped with cacao! 

Be sure to look at our 100% vegan, gluten-free and organic menu for a full list of ingredients and check out our instagram @theherdjuicery to stay up-to-date with all the happenings!

Superfood Highlight: 4 Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds

At the Herd Juicery, hemp is an ingredient seen all across our menu. We love this ingredient because of the versatility and the several health benefits. Hemp can be found in generally 4 forms: hemp seeds, hemp powder, hemp flour and hemp oil! The Herd carries both hemp seeds and hemp oil. Take a look at these 4 health benefits we’ve compiled about hemp.

1. Hemp is a great vegan source of protein.

   1. Hemp is another one of those great protein sources! It’s vegan, gluten free, and it provides about 10 grams of protein in each serving! Each serving is around 2-3 tablespoons.

   2. What also makes hemp a great source of protein? They are also called a “complete protein.” This means that all 9 amino acids are found in hemp! Who said vegans don’t get enough protein?!

2. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidants.

   1. Hemp extract contains CBD, or cannabidiol. This comes with a bunch of health benefits in itself, but one big ones are maintaining brain function, anti-inflammatory effects and antioxidant content.

3. Hemp has some pretty important fatty acids.

   1. Hemp is also high in fat - but healthy fats! The two main fats found in hemp are omega-6 and omega-3. It’s important that you eat both omega-3 and omega-6, so consuming hemp ensures that you’re getting those healthy fats in. Hemp is high in healthy fats and low in saturated and trans fat.

4. Hemp is high in nutrients and minerals.

   1. Aside from protein, there are so many more nutrients found in hemp. Some of those include fiber, vitamin e, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc!

      1. One serving of hemp seeds has about 2g. of fiber, 300mg of potassium, 140mg of magnesium, and 2g of carbs, and 2mg of zinc.

      2. Hemp provides 20% RDI of iron, 2% calcium,

This is The Herd’s Almond Butter toast with a hot Turmeric Latte - both contain hemp seeds

We use hemp seeds in 5 of our superfood smoothie recipes. You can find hemp seeds in the Blue Monkey, Chunky Monkey, Mojo Rising, PB&J, and The Radical Green. Keep in mind, you can always use hemp seeds as an add-in to any of our smoothies! You can also find hemp seeds in the Turmeric latte, Desert Trip bowl, and Almond Butter toast.

Be sure to look at our 100% vegan, gluten-free and organic menu for a full list of ingredients and check out our instagram @theherdjuicery to stay up-to-date with all the happenings!

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308044

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-health-benefits-of-hemp-seeds#section1

Superfood Highlight: 4 Health Benefits of Turmeric

At The Herd Juicery in West Long Branch, NJ, we always use fresh turmeric root. We love this ingredient because of its versatility and powerful health benefits. We use turmeric everyday whether it’s in juices, lattes, lemonade, or shots.

Turmeric is a vibrant yellow-orange root that has some amazing health benefits. Turmeric has a natural bright orange color thanks to the high levels of Curcumin found in it. Curcumin is also the compound responsible for many of the health benefits found in turmeric. 

Check out this list of our top 4 health benefits of turmeric!

1. Anti-Inflammatory

Turmeric may be best known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Using turmeric regularly can naturally fight inflammation. In fact, multiple studies have concluded that turmeric may be just as helpful for inflammation as some medications such as Advil or Aspirin.

2. Eliminates Free Radicals and Provides Antioxidants

Not getting sick can be tough during the cold and flu season. However, there are a ton of superfoods out there that will help you keep your immune system in check. Turmeric is one of those foods. Turmeric has antioxidants which helps fight free radicals, which means it can prevent you from getting a bad cold.

3. Prevents cancer and other diseases. 

Turmeric has been linked to preventing, treating and/or slowing down diseases such as Alzheimers, Rheumatoid arthritis, depression, diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. Numerous studies have been conducted on each of these diseases, but keep in mind that research is ongoing for these claims.

4. High Amounts of Vitamin C and more

Most of the health benefits we’ve covered so far relate to the high levels of curcumin found in turmeric. However, there are so many more great vitamins that deserve the spotlight: beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, flavonoids, fiber, iron, niacin, potassium, zinc are all found in turmeric.

Fact: Consuming turmeric with black pepper can increase the absorption of curcumin by 2000%!

Black pepper contains a compound called ‘piperine.’ This compound makes curcumin more bioavailable, which means that it is easier for the body to absorb.

Turmeric at The Herd

We have turmeric everywhere on our menu, from cold-pressed juices to superfood lattes!

First let’s talk about our popular Turmeric shot. This potent health shot is a blend of fresh turmeric, ginger and lemon. The shot is topped with black pepper for increased absorption of turmeric. This shot is a quick way to consume all the benefits that turmeric has to offer.

If you're looking for a juice with turmeric, check out our citrusy Vitamin C Boost or the carrot-based Beta Booster. If you like lemonade, don’t forget to check out our grab-n-go fridge and try a Turmeric Tonic cold-pressed lemonade. 

Now on to lattes: the Turmeric latte and The Fix are some of our most popular lattes. They can be made hot or iced. You’ll have to try them out yourself to see which one is your favorite!

Lastly, that Desert Trip bowl is is a refreshing healthy treat great on a warm day. The bowl has orange, pineapple, banana, ginger and turmeric as the base. It’s then topped with strawberry, coconut flakes and hemp seed. 

As you can see, turmeric can be incorporated into food in so many ways. Stop by the Herd Juicery in West Long Branch, NJ and try these delicious turmeric treats!

Be sure to look at our 100% vegan, gluten-free and organic menu for a full list of nutritious ingredients and check out our instagram @theherdjuicery to stay up-to-date with all the happenings!

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/4-supplements-as-powerful-as-drugs#section2

https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/diet/scientific-health-benefits-turmeric-curcumin/

Superfood Highlight: 6 Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia seeds may be the perfect superfood. These tiny seeds are packed with protein, a bunch of vitamins and minerals, and can be used in so many different ways. It’s popularity has increased dramatically as people are recognizing how beneficial chia seeds can be. There are just so many great things about this superfood that we’ve made a list of 6 of our favorite chia health benefits. 

1. A great source of essential nutrients

   Protein, fiber, omega-3s, calcium, iron, selenium, magnesium are all found in these tiny chia seeds! Not only do chia seeds contain important nutrients, but also antioxidants. It’s amazing that these tiny, versatile seeds have so many health benefits despite their size. Simply adding chia seeds to your smoothie instantly adds in a ton of nutrients and antioxidants! 

   Nutrition facts: One serving of chia seeds is one tablespoon or about 12g. In this 60-calorie serving, you’ll get 2g of protein, 4g of fiber, 5g of carbs, and 4g of fat. 

2. Weight loss claims

   Chia seeds are known to support healthy weight loss because of its high soluble fiber content. Studies have shown that consuming high amounts of fiber may lead to weight loss.

   When soaked in water, chia seeds expand and become kind of gel-like. Did you know that chia seeds can absorb up to 12x their weight in water? That means when you put chia seeds in smoothies, you’ll get a thicker smoothie that will also keep you fuller longer.

3. Good for Cholesterol

   Not only do chia seeds have 0g of cholesterol per serving, but they also reduce cholesterol levels. Studies show that this all has to do with the fiber content in chia seeds. The high fiber content helps reduce LDL cholesterol.

4. Anti inflammatory

   Seeds such as flax, hemp and chia are all anti-inflammatory. This is due to the omega-3 content in chia seeds.

5. Good for bones & teeth

   Calcium is great for maintaining healthy bones and teeth. Chia seeds contain approximately 18% of your recommended daily value of calcium intake.

6. Vegan protein source 

   Chia seeds are a fantastic option when looking to add a vegan source of protein into your diet. As you can see from all these health benefits, adding chia seeds into your daily intake will keep you healthy. And the best part? There are so many ways to incorporate chia seeds into your diet.

We have 3 smoothies on our menu that have chia seeds: the Electric Green, the Peaceful Dragon, and the PB&J. These three smoothies are each very different, so you can get your chia fix no matter what flavor you like! For a pineapple-y green smoothie, go with the electric green. If you’re a peanut butter fan, go with the PB&J. And for a sweet pitaya smoothie, go for the Peaceful Dragon. And don’t forget that you can always use chia as an add-in to any of our smoothies! 

Be sure to look at our 100% vegan, gluten-free and organic menu for a full list of ingredients and check out our instagram @theherdjuicery to stay up-to-date with all the happenings! 

https://www.health.com/food/chia-seed-benefits

https://simplyhealth.io/21-health-benefits-chia-seeds/9/

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/chia-seeds/

Superfood Highlight: 4 Health Benefits of Maca

Maca has become a staple ingredient in smoothies because of the powerful health benefits they are known to have. You might have seen this superfood on our menu before and thought, “what is maca, anyway?” Well, you’ve come to the right place! 

Maca is typically found in powder form so it can easily be blended into smoothies and lattes. The ancient Peruvian herb is actually a root. Maca has a very subtle taste, so don’t expect a huge difference in the taste of your smoothie when using maca. But what you can expect are these amazing health benefits! Here are four of our favorite health benefits of maca:   

1. Maca adds a boost of energy 

Who wouldn’t mind a little energy boost these days? Skip the cup of coffee and discover the energy boosting effects of maca. Studies have shown that consuming maca can lead to increased energy that is sustained throughout the day. This is extremely helpful to athletes who are looking to increase endurance. 

2. Maca is an Adaptogen

Adaptogens are great for everyone. Adaptogens naturally help the body adapt to all types of stress and balance the mind. That being said, maca can help lower stress levels. Other adaptogen ingredients that we have in-store are reishi and ashwagandha.

3. It a mood-improving superfood

Along with increasing energy levels, Maca is also known to improve mood and memory. Specifically, studies have shown that consuming maca can help with anxiety. This may have to do with maca being an adaptogen. 

4. Maca contains antioxidants and vitamins

When you add maca to a smoothie, you are also adding in a bunch of vitamins and minerals. Some of the top vitamins and minerals in maca are Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, and Potassium.

If you’re looking to add this powerful superfood into your diet, stop by The Herd Juicery and try one of our many smoothies or lattes which contain maca! Smoothies that maca can be found in are the Mojo Rising, Nutter Butter and Radical Green. We also have 3 superfood lattes with maca, which are the Galaxy, The Fix, and the Shroom latte. These lattes come hot or iced and are filled with unique ingredients that you won’t find anywhere else! You can also find maca as one of the many adaptogens included in our delicious Adaptogen Chocolates.

Be sure to look at our 100% vegan, gluten-free and organic menu for a full list of ingredients and check out our instagram @theherdjuicery to stay up-to-date with all the happenings!

https://www.gaiaherbs.com/blogs/seeds-of-knowledge/why-we-love-maca-top-benefits-of-this-amazing-adaptogenic-herb

https://www.rxlist.com/maca/supplements.htm

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-maca-root#section6