Sherrie Hughes: Legacy Juice

LEGACY JUICE

Sherrie Hughes turned her healthy lifestyle into a career!

story by Zimya Dewitt

In recent years, healthy alternatives have become very popular. Instead of bread for hamburgers, people use lettuce. Instead of using spaghetti noodles, people have started using spaghetti squash. And instead of drinking beverages that have a ton of sugar, people have turned to organic juices.

For 13 years, Sherrie Hughes has been making juices to help aid in her healthy lifestyle. However, it was not until two of her friends asked for her to make a gallon for them that she had the “aha” moment to open her own business. That's when Legacy Juice was born!

Sherrie turned her new healthy lifestyle into a career. Sherrie’s popular juices are antiinflammatory and anti-diabetic. The juices have also aided in digestion. However, she says they do not claim to be miracle workers and she strongly encourages others to do their own research. In the near future, Sherri will be adding a fruit and vegetable juice, green juices, and detox juices. Legacy juice is currently sold at the City Center Farmers Market in Florence two to three Saturdays a month. Sherrie has plans to expand her reach by selling to other places soon. Legacy Juice has a wide variety of flavors to choose from. Some of them include Ginger Juice, Ginger Pineapple Juice, Iced Tamarind Juice, and her newest flavor - Melonnaire Mint. She also makes Hibiscus Elderberry Juice and Celery Juice. All juices are "natural and handmade from scratch with a labor of love," says Sherrie. Also, most of her ingredients are grown right here in the United States. Sherrie is grateful for the help of her parents. Her dad, Harold, works mostly on the front end. "He has the gift of gab and is great at getting new customers," says Sherrie. Her mom, Alberta, works on the back end. "She’s the best organizer!" explains Sherrie. They both assist her with inventory, labels, deliveries, and any extra tasks she needs. "I am thankful for both of them and their willingness to help me pursue my dream." Sherrie looks forward to the day her daughter, Destiny, and granddaughters, Rylee and A’laya, can also assist her in the Legacy Juice business.

Sherrie's parents and handy helpers, Harold and Alberta Hughes

If you are interested in seeing how Legacy Juice can help you reach new healthy lifestyle goals, visit Sherrie at the City Center Farmers Market, 200 Sanborn Street, Florence. She is always happy to assist you!