
Main Squeeze
Our panel of health nuts sampled a variety of liquid wonders, from the bottled variety to the freshly squeezed. As expected, the results reveal it’s all a matter of taste.
- CategoryEat & Drink
- Edited byDarren Elms
Kale Yeah, $9
The Source Café, Hermosa Beach
Kale, Spinach, Celery, Cucumber, Parsley
Chris: It tastes pretty good for being loaded with veggies.
Angela: It’s very light in consistency and flavor. Tastes very clean.
Kristin: I would enjoy this daily. It has a good flavor.
Average Score
(10 highest): 8
Evolution Fresh Sweet Greens and Lemon, $6
Starbucks, Redondo Beach
Celery, Apple, Cucumber, Spinach, Parsley, Romaine, Lemon, Lime, Wheat Grass, Clover Sprouts
Kristin: Best tasting of the bunch.
Chris: It’s sweet and smooth.
Angela: It tastes like a fruit juice with greens added in.
Average Score
(10 highest): 7.5
Dr. Green Thumb, $9
Formu+La pilates + juice, Manhattan Beach
Cucumber, Celery, Red Kale, Spinach, Fennel, Chard, Dandelion, Green Apple, Lemon
Kristin: I like the hint of sweetness.
Chris: I think this juice is a bit thick for me to drink daily, but I could enjoy it here and there.
Angela: Has a mellow, even taste. Very drinkable.
Average Score
(10 highest): 7
Clarity, $9
Kreation Juice at Elegance Spa, Manhattan Beach
Spirulina, Kale, Cucumber, Parsley, Celery, Spinach, Romaine, Lemon, Chlorophyll, Aloe Vera, Ginger, Himalayan Salt
Chris: Tastes “healthy,” like I’m getting my veggies.
Kristin: Needs to be a little sweeter.
Angela: I believe this one has a touch of ginger in it, which I love. Balances the cooling and warming properties.
Average Score
(10 highest): 7
The Judges
![]() Angela Huber Acupuncturist, Redondo Beach | ![]() Chris Akers Waiter, Hermosa Beach | ![]() Kristin Detwiler Physical Therapist, Redondo Beach |
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