Do you Jamba?

Throughout the health blog world, Jamba Juice is slaughtered for being the most un-healthy but seemly healthy joint around. I think the reason for the stoning is because they take what most people deem a “healthy” thing and they monster it.

 

Sure, a random Joe from the street, with absolutely no sense of right or wrong, with no knowledge of nutrition, may wind up walking out of there with an 800 calorie bomb he’s going to suck down in 5 minutes and probably consider a snack. However, your educated and smart individuals will hopefully seek out the healthier options, smaller sizes and ones with less sugar. Also, you may want to add a “protein boost” and consider it one of your meals for the day.

That’s exactly how I approach Jamba Juice. This ain’t no snack children. It’s likely my lunch or even my dinner. If you can’t handle that reality, then perhaps you do need to avoid the Juice.

I make a protein shake nearly every morning, and it usually doesn’t involve fruit (I’m THAT lazy) but yesterday I was craving the Jamba Juice. Being the self-proclaimed lazy ass I am (not to mention it was about 14 degrees too hot out there for me to venture into the wild) I pulled out my trusty Magic Bullet -- completely not the sex toy you’re imagining -- and attempted my own fruity smoothie.

Something about the combo of strawberries and over ripe blackberries turned it into what can only be described as a serious bloody mess.

Wanna know how to get a bunch of Twihards who also happen to be foodies to follow you on Twitter? Seriously I had to bat them off with my cyber stick …

 

Oh I almost forgot! Hello to all my new followers – 200! – and I hope you too will follow me over to my new blog next week. That’s right. NEXT WEEK!