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Smoothies offer ways to maintain health

It’s been said time and time again that Americans are all too unhealthy. Smoothie King is but one of the many restaurants across the country who have altered their menus to suit and promote healthier lifestyles.
Smoothie King officially opened in 1987 as a place to sell healthy, fruit-based smoothies. Since becoming a large chain, they have added new nutritional benefits to their drinks.

For those looking to lose a few pounds, Smoothie King offers a line of “Trim Down” smoothies. For those looking to strengthen their muscles, they offer “Build Up” smoothies. For those looking to maintain their health, they offer “Stay Healthy” smoothies. Options are clearly not an issue.

“They are really good,” junior Amy Bartell said. “I always try a different flavor every time I go there.”
Popular fast food chains are also working to please their health-conscious customers.

Burger King, for example, has recently started promoting their new Apple Fries – apples cut into the shape of thick-cut French fries. In April of last year, the notoriously unwholesome KFC chicken modified their chicken recipe to contain zero grams of trans fat per serving. Taco Bell currently offers a sizeable Fresco Menu with a variety of tacos and burritos with less than 9 grams of fat each.

“I’m not saying this is for everyone,” local Smoothie King owner Cherry Villegas said. “Some people do not like fruits, but we have different kinds and flavors. Our body is made up of so many cells and we do not want to bombard our liver with so many bad foods. Fruits are always good and eating healthy is good for you.”

Smoothie King makes getting healthy even easier, with 9 Missouri locations and over 475 stores nationwide.
“It’s not that hard to just get Smoothie King smoothies instead of McDonald’s,” employee Malachi McGuire said. “It’s a lot better for you and trims you down. Not to mention it’s delicious.”

There are a lot of different ways to stay fit. To find out more about the smoothies and other useful health tips. visit www.smoothieking.com.

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