One of the most talked-about health documentaries in recent years is “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead.” Directed by Joe Cross, an Australian, it follows his path to better health through a 60-day juice fast. Joe starts out significantly overweight, constantly tired, and battling an auto-immune disease that requires him to take 15 milligrams of Prednisone daily to avoid severe allergic reactions. Joe acknowledges that he’s dangerously close to a heart attack and knows he needs to change his lifestyle. So, he buys a juicer and sets off on a journey across the United States to regain his health. And what happens?
When Joe begins, he is almost 100 pounds overweight. By the end of his 60-day juice fast, he hits his target weight, no longer needs Prednisone, and his blood levels are back to normal. Essentially, he has turned his life around completely. But he’s not the only one who benefits. Throughout his journey, he inspires others to reclaim their health too, including Phil Staples, a truck driver nearly 400 pounds heavy.
The documentary highlights that people all over the world, including Australians and Americans, are looking for ways to get healthier, and juicing might be part of the solution. If you’ve thought about both helping people and being your own boss, opening a juice bar could be a great option. But how do you start one? While you’ll need more detailed information than a quick summary, here are a few essential tips:
1. **Learn How to Juice**: This might seem obvious, but you’ll need to come up with healthy, delicious recipes. A great resource to help you get started is “The Juicing Bible,” which explains which fruits, vegetables, and herbs work well together.
2. **Get the Right Equipment and Furniture**: You’ll need a robust juicer, refrigerators for your produce, utensils, glassware, and cleaning supplies. Also, think about the kind of tables and décor you want in your juice bar, as the atmosphere will play a significant role in attracting customers.
3. **Hire Staff**: While you’ll be spending a lot of time at your juice bar, you can’t do it all alone. Hiring good staff to help with customer service and making juices will allow you to focus on other important aspects, like accounting, marketing, and improving the business.
By following these steps, you can move closer to opening a successful juice bar and helping others live healthier lives.