If this winter did a number of your numbers, juicing is a way to provide your body with nutrients, while shrinking those squishy areas. Juicing enthusiasts say that when a juice is consumed, the process of digestion is bypassed, allowing the body to absorb larger amounts of nutrients. In turn, the body absorbs more enzymes which are responsible for aiding digestion, breaking down fats, purifying the blood and many other body functions, including metabolic rate.

The foremost purveyor of freshly made, supremely healthy, delicious juice in Baristaville is Asana House Juice Bar and Yoga Lounge located at 127 Valley Road. Asana House, Montclair's first organic juice bar, was founded by Deb Williams and partner Chuck Secallus in December 2008. They now serve a clientele that ranges from ages five to 85. Williams discusses her inspiration for opening Asana House:

The idea that we could offer fresh food options from a juice bar after yoga and during the day to our students and the community was an added incentive to open Asana House. We want you to feel divine after you leave Asana House. Whether that is due to a yoga class, fresh juice or one of our amazing salads or even after hearing one of the many fantastic artists that performs here on a regular basis. We guarantee you will leave feeling better than before you stepped in.

The menu at Asana House offers a variety of juice blends, some of which are targeted toward specific health benefits. If you've been partying with Bacchus a bit too much lately, perhaps try the Liver Cleanse, a 16 ounce blend of grapefruit, grapes, lemon, orange and beets. Or try the most popular juice, a super detoxifying Green Juice, which contains kale, spinach, parsley, celery, cucumber, lemon, apple, and ginger. Asana House also offers superb smoothies of the freshest ingredients, seasonal soups and the exceptional salads.

Bonjour Montclair, located in Watchung Plaza at 254 Park St., offers a variety of fresh fruit and vegetable juices, as well as non-fat yogurt and skim milk smoothies. And Jackie's Grillette and Juice Bar, located at 614 Valley Road in Montclair also offers fresh juices and smoothies.

If you would like to create an at home juice bar, there are many on-line sources, such as Harvest Essentials, and Discount Juicers where you can comparison shop for a juicer based on your juicing desires and price range. Juicing recipes can be found Juicer Recipes Now and juicing recipe books could be purchased at amazon.com