Fresh Fusion: Bundle of Joy

Sometimes, when I walk and I step on or off a curb, my belly seems to jiggle in a different direction from the rest of my body. I’m guessing this is no good. For a while, the only green things in my diet were the toppings on my pizza, the piece of lettuce on a bacon cheeseburger and the annual Shamrock Shake at McDonald’s.

Don’t get me wrong, some people can work that “I’m pregnant” look. I am not one of them. Not since 1994’s film "Junior" starring the talented Arnold Schwarzenegger has pregnancy suited a man.

But the truth is, my recent immaculate conception has caused me to rethink some of my food choices. I even ordered a salad at Screamin’ Mimi’s last week. (Scroll down for documented proof).

As a result, I have been on the hunt for some local establishments that have an eye towards health.

Fresh Fusion on Broughton Street

One day, on our way to get burgers on Broughton Street, Mike and I stumbled on Fresh Fusion.

This place has three main things, fresh squeezed juices, smoothies, and kick ass yogurt with killer toppings.

One day, I ordered the “carrot apple” juice and they use four carrots and two apples to make it.

And it is delicious. Nothing else goes in it, except crushed ice if you want.

Carrot Apple juice and crushed ice

Mike tried a “strawberry pear” juice one day and though it’s not on the menu, you can easily order it and it’s pretty tasty. The fresh squeezed juices are $3.50 each and Fresh Fusion offers 10% off to select local business people and SCAD students.

Possessed by the cravings of my unborn child, I asked about the calorie content in their frozen yogurt. It turns out, four ounces of their frozen yogurt has between 70-90 calories. Yup, that’s it. So I have been back a few times for their frozen yogurt.  And the carrot apple juice, I swear.

Taro Yogurt, my #2 favorite

As for the yogurts, my favorites are the Taro Tea and the new Angel Food Cake. Don’t ask me what goes in these yogurts, I don’t care.  They just taste good and they only have 80 calories for four ounces. On top of that, I can run through the fixin's line and make it look and taste pretty. I’m particularly fond of the mini chocolate chips and fresh strawberries.

Yogurt fixin's bar

If you order the frozen yogurt, they have a frequent customer punch card and I think if you buy 10, you get the 11^th for free.

With summer just minutes a way, and the possibility of your bouncy mid section going on public display at the beach, now is a good time to add some more fresh fruits and veggies into your diet.