Wanting to have a healthy gut means meal planning and exercising to keep fit. An excellent way to give yourself a boost to good gut health is a nutritious drink! In the Tri-Cities, we have drinks that can aid your gut health needs. These beverages are hydrating, offer detox, or just a nice cold smoothie for a refreshing drink. Here are some options in the area to conquer your healthy gut journey.
Just Juice
4309 W 27th Pl., Kennewick
The environment of this café is lovely, with a vintage interior and exceptionally kind customer service. Just Juice is the best place to go, not only for good juice but also for a strong detox. Their juice menu is listed a bit differently, too — instead of a specific name, they go by letter and number.
An example is an R-1 drink. This juice contains beets, apple, carrot, lemon, and ginger. The flavor is sweet and packed with a nice kick of spice from the ginger. Another drink that is a customer favorite is the F-1. Part of the Fresh section on their menu, this juice consists of cucumber, apple, coconut, water, lemon, and aloe vera. It’s very refreshing and a perfect hydrating juice.
But that’s just two of the many drinks at Just Juice. Check out their Instagram for hours and more information.
Fresh Juice Me
1825 Leslie Rd., Richland
Fresh Juice Me has what you want when it comes to smoothies and juices, all in a super cute building. Their menu offers drinks to aid in detox, fat burning, and more. They even have a specific section where you can customize your own smoothie — perfect for the little ones. Choose from apples, bananas, kale, beets, and carrots to complement the base of almond milk, coconut milk, or coconut water.
The inside of this fun juice bar is bright and cheery, with yellows, greens, and purples to brighten the day. Just walk in, and the smiles will bring happiness.
Fresh Picks Smoothies and Fruit
8378 W Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick
Fresh Pick Smoothies and Fruit has a plethora of options regarding drinks. From energy boosting to greens galore, you can come back here again and again with another new drink to try. If it is your first time there, the outstanding people that work here do their best to see what you will like.
A few fantastic drinks on the menu include Bam-Bam-Berry, Piña Colada, and Nutty Monkey. They’re all delicious, and Fresh Picks is a wonderful place for hydration and a vitamin boost.
Jamba Juice
2727 Queensgate Dr., Richland
7425 Sandifur Pkwy., Pasco
Not only are their locations inviting, but the drinks are also sure to bring a smile to your face. Jamba Juice is excellent for a pick-me-up smoothie or protein boost. You can customize your drink to your liking. And no need to worry if you are lactose intolerant, Jamba Juice has alternative milk that won’t upset your stomach. Your gut will stay happy and healthy.
Kids love the colorful drinks and awesome flavors too! Their menu is fun and quirky, with drink names such as Aloha Pineapple, Razzmatazz, and Peanut Butter Moo’d.
Botanical Bar
Botanical Bar is housed a beautiful food trailer. This place is not only known for the fantastic açaí bowls and toasts, but they also offer crisp fresh juice. All of their juices are cold-pressed ready. A few notable ones are Rise and Shine and Liquid Gold. Having a drink from Botanical Bar on a hot day is the best way to cool off.
And since they are a food trailer, they have different spots they will sell their product. To know their whereabouts, you can look on their Instagram.
Fresh Leaf
1080 George Washington Way. Richland
With a dream to help others on their health journey, Fresh Leaf is a wonderful place for a cold smoothie or juice. The beverages vary from hydrating to detoxing. On the menu, find drinks such as Hawaiian Cocktail and Amber Energy. There is so much more at Fresh Leaf too. Drink any of the juices and smoothies, knowing they are healthy. Follow their Instagram for updates on the hours and upcoming events schedule.
All these businesses offer drinks with a boost of health for your gut. So, what are you waiting for? Go order a yummy drink — your body will thank you!