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AUGUST | PAGE 20 | 2014 M OVE OVER, COFFEE SHOP. INSTEAD OF A CUP OF JOE, IN DALLAS YOU'RE JUST AS LIKELY TO HEAR, "LET'S GRAB JUICE." THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF JUICE MACHINES: CENTRIFUGAL AND COLD PRESS. CENTRIFUGAL MACHINES HAVE A FAST-SPINNING BLADE THAT SEPARATES JUICE AND FIBER QUICKLY, BUT THE HEAT IT GENERATES POTENTIALLY KILLS SOME NUTRIENTS AND ENZYMES. COLD-PRESS MACHINES CRUSH AND THEN PRESS JUICE FROM PRODUCE, WHICH ELIMINATES HEAT, MAINTAINS MORE NUTRIENTS AND EXTRACTS MORE JUICE FROM GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES. ONE MORE THING TO CHECK ON THE LABEL: HPP (HIGH- PRESSURE PROCESSING = PASTEURIZATION). IT MAKES JUICE SHELF- STABLE LONGER BUT POTENTIALLY KILLS SOME OF THE NUTRIENTS IN THE PROCESS. SO, HERE'S THE SKINNY ON WHICH SHOPS OFFER THE CLEANEST AND HEALTHIEST PRESSED FRUITS AND VEGGIES IN TOWN. BUDA JUICE DAILY GREENS ROOTS JUICES THE JUICE BAR DAILY JUICE CAFÉ NEKTER Recently opened in West Village, this Dallas-based company was founded by Bernard Lucien Nussbaumer and Horatio Lonsdale-Hands. The name, Buda, represents the yin and yang of life, encouraging us to slow down and sip the bounty of fruits and vegetables available. Simple recipes make up Buda's four core juices, which contain a maximum of eight ingredients each. Three locations in town (Frisco, Plano and Dallas) make Buda convenient to pop in and grab a juice or cleanse, and recycle the signature glass bottles. PROS: One hundred percent organic and raw local produce, when available, that is cold-pressed and unpasteurized. (Cold- pressed juices also have a longer shelf life, up to 72 hours.) Glass bottles ensure no chemicals leak into your juice, plus cleanses come in a stylish cooler that's great for transport. Cleanses are easy to follow and filling. CONS: No nutritional label, and glass is heavy — although there's a $1 refund for each one returned. Pricey compared to other juices. HOW THE CLEANSE WORKS: You receive six bottles with signature drinks such as Blue Lemonade and Green Juice. In the evening, eat a delicious Buda Basilato Soup (such as a gazpacho), followed by a sweet, satisfying cardamom-infused almond milk. One-day cleanse $65, eight-ounce bottle $6 to $8, 12-ounce bottle $10 to $12; buda juice.com. Based in California, Nekter has more than 30 stores nationwide and two in the Dallas area (Snider Plaza and Southlake, with Plano on the way). Nekter strives to make juice accessible to all by offering it at an affordable price. And while recipes such as The Cure (beet and broccoli sweetened with grape and apple) are popular, the vegan smoothies (Pink Flamingo) and açai bowls are also a hit. PROS: Affordable (juice is less than half the price as other companies) and unpasteurized made-to- order juices. Customized juices are made on site, and bottled juices are convenient to grab and go. CONS: They don't use organic produce, and bottled juices and cleanses are high-pressure processed (HPP). Bottled juices are made in California and shipped weekly. HOW THE CLEANSE WORKS: Drink one every two hours. Small amounts of raw almonds and avocado are permitted. One-day cleanse $48, 16-ounce bottle $5, 24-ounce bottle $7; nekterjuicebar.com. Austin-based Daily Greens was created by Texan Shauna Martin after she discovered juicing while battling and surviving breast cancer. The names of the five signature drinks are based on how one should feel after drinking them (Rejuvenate, Renew, Vitality, etc.). While there is no local storefront, you can find Daily Greens in retail locations including Whole Foods Market, Central Market, Natural Grocers and even the Omni Hotel downtown. PROS: Each bottle contains five to nine servings of cold-pressed fruits and vegetables. Interesting flavors such as pineapple, watercress, cilantro and mint, blue green algae and hemp milk offer a tasty way to incorporate dark leafy greens into juice. Nutritional information is clearly labeled on bottles and online. CONS: High-pressure processing (HPP) removes harmful bacteria but also potentially damages fruit and vegetable nutrients. Fruits that make the drinks palatable also make them higher in sugar and calories. There's no clear labeling to indicate whether juice is organic or locally sourced. HOW THE CLEANSE WORKS: The easiest of the cleanses featured, Daily Greens allows you to drink any of the juices in any order. Raw salads and fruits are also allowed, and the website offers extensive explanation of benefits and guidelines for juicing. One-day five-pack $50, 16-ounce bottle $8; drinkdailygreens.com. Cousins Annie Portman and Liz Portman Black founded this successful Dallas-based company, whose name is meant to inspire health and vitality. The pair consulted a team of dietitians to ensure recipes were packed with nutrients, and now their juices are on the shelves of Whole Foods Markets citywide, as well as Number One in Highland Park Village and Hotel ZaZa. PROS: Locally owned and produced, Vim+Vigor juices are USDA Certified Organic, non- GMO-certified and local whenever possible. Juice is extracted using the top-of-the-line hydraulic cold press, which grinds vegetables and fruit into a pulp then slowly squeezes out juice at 40 degrees, ensuring maximum health benefits. The nutrition label is clearly marked on bottles, and juice combinations are tasty and palatable, yet high in vegetable and low in fruit juice. CONS: High-pressure pasteurized (HPP); there's some debate that this method may remove some health benefits in fresh juice. HOW THE CLEANSE WORKS: Choose from a variety of cleanses, including the Bridal Kit, which promises a glow on your special day. You can also eat dinner, with recipes and a cleanse consultant available online. A list of ingredients and the health benefits of each is also online. Beginner three-day cleanse $110, 12-ounce bottle $7.50, at Whole Foods Markets; vimvigorjuice.com. Former stockbroker Brent Rodgers discovered juicing during a year-long sabbatical. As he traveled around the planet, he saw that elsewhere in the world, fresh juice was a way of life. He brought his knowledge and recipes back home to Dallas, where he started Roots Juices. Complimentary same- day delivery and free shipping across Texas make it convenient to juice anytime, anywhere. PROS: Raw and unpasteurized, always locally sourced and cold-pressed, Roots Juices are made every single morning. The nutrition label is easy to find online and will be placed on new bottles soon. CONS: While Roots says its juices are mostly organic, it's difficult to discern which fruits and vegetables are, in fact, organic. The Level 1 juice cleanse is high in sugar to make it palatable, but may be too sugary for some. HOW THE CLEANSE WORKS: Choose from three cleanse levels, from beginner to advanced. Drink one numbered juice every two hours. End with the tasty almond milk. $50 a day (six juices plus a shot of chlorophyll or aloe), 16-ounce bottle $8; rootspressed juices.com. VIM VIGOR B Y R O N I P R O T E R & L I N D E N W I L S O N When Tom Hennings of the Bar Method wanted to open a healthy juice bar for post-workout, he turned to Heidi Lane, a CIA grad who produced food segments for The Rosie O'Donnell Show. Two years later, they have opened their second Dallas location on Forest and Inwood (the first is at Inwood Village) with a quickly growing menu (look for an on-the-go chia pudding soon). The interiors are as colorful as the drinks, which offer a flavorful punch with add-ons such as cayenne and turmeric. A shot of espresso can be added to fresh-pressed almond milk, and yummy snacks make nutritious quick bites. PROS: Unpasteurized, cold-pressed bottled juices are filled to the brim, preventing excess oxidation and maintaining nutrients longer. Nutrition and calorie information is provided at every counter register. They are juicing something every day, so even bottled juices have maximum freshness and a clearly legible "best by" date. Flavor and ingredients are consistent every time. CONS: While most is organic, it's difficult to know which produce is organic or local. HOW THE CLEANSE WORKS: Pick up a cleanse any time of day, or opt for the Day Drinker, an easy-to-follow cleanse that allows for dinner at night. One-day cleanse $60, Day Drinker $34, 16-ounce bottle $8.50; thejuicebardallas.com. This Austin-based company opened its first Dallas location on Oak Lawn and Cedar Springs in June. The franchise maintains its homegrown roots and is committed to sourcing local ingredients whenever possible and never using chemicals, preservatives, chlorine or GMO. Containers are compostable, made of corn-based recyclable materials. Besides made-to-order and bottled juices, Daily Juice offers smoothies, kombucha on tap, salads and to-go items. Search the website by health benefit (such as digestion, energy or hydration) or by ingredient. PROS: Always 100 percent organic produce that is local when possible. Bottled juices are cold- pressed, giving a four- to five-day shelf life, and made fresh at each location. Unpasteurized for maximum health benefit. Add-ons such as Maca are creative and offer plant-based protein. CONS: Made-to-order juice is centrifugal. No nutritional label is available, although it should be posted online soon. HOW THE CLEANSE WORKS: One-, three-, five- and seven- day cleanses are available, and flavors can be customized to taste preference. There's no particular order or strict regimen, but guidelines are offered. One- day cleanse $60, 16-ounce bottle $10; dailyjuicecafe.com.