Whey Protein – Not Just for Body Builders

Posted by on Sep 8, 2010 in Education, Featured, Health and Nutrition | 0 comments

Whey Protein – Not Just for Body Builders

                        Protein may be one of the most misunderstood food substances there is. Most people probably think that protein is only for body builders and guys who want to “get ripped.” Many women believe that protein will cause them to gain unwanted weight. The truth is, no matter what your fitness goals are, or even if you don’t have any at all, it is imperative to take in protein throughout the day. In this article,...

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We’re Thinking Green

Posted by on Jul 16, 2010 in Education, Featured, Health and Nutrition | 0 comments

We’re Thinking Green

It’s official, “green” is definitely in these days. Businesses everywhere are jumping on the bandwagon, looking for ways to market this new trend. The green message has become so overwhelming that it’s actually possible to suffer from “green fatigue”! Sadly, while many businesses today boast about their green practices, very few actually follow through with their promises. The truth is that everything we do everyday has an impact on our planet, whether it’s good or bad....

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Frozen Yogurt: The Secret to “Smooth” Smoothies

Posted by on Jun 24, 2010 in Community, Education, Health and Nutrition | 0 comments

Frozen Yogurt: The Secret to “Smooth” Smoothies

What makes our smoothies so smooth? One of the things that people love most about our smoothies is the great texture and smooth consistency of each one. So how do we achieve this? Well, the secret to our “smooth” is our frozen yogurt. Frozen yogurt, though it does contain milk, doesn’t usually carry the same ill effects for those who are lactose intolerant. This is sweet news for those who want to enjoy one of our smoothies. Let the doubts cease as you read about the benefits of our frozen...

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Summer Never Tasted So Good!

Posted by on Jun 22, 2010 in Health and Nutrition | 0 comments

Summer Never Tasted So Good!

Summer means some seriously hot weather in Middle Tennessee. To help people combat the heat, we’re offering a refreshing summer smoothie flavor. The Strawberry Lemonade is a perennial favorite in the summer time, and now it’s back at 9 Fruits. It’s a delicious and refreshing blend of Simply Lemonade, Strawberries, Pineapples and Frozen Yogurt that’s sure to send your taste buds into a frenzy. Grab a friend or two and come try one today! Also, for a very limited time, you can redeem the...

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Stevia: The Sweetness Solution

Posted by on Jun 2, 2010 in Education, Featured, Health and Nutrition | 0 comments

Stevia: The Sweetness Solution

Obesity in this country is growing at an astounding rate. More children are becoming overweight due to oversight of their parents when it comes to their diets. Diabetes is swarming our society as artificial and carb-laden food additives are used in diet soda, sugarfree candies and puddings, and even crackers, ginger ale, and bread. In addition to the over consumption of sugar-laden carbohydrates, the “sugar substitutes” are toxic and can cause much more harm than taking in regular sugar! Yes, even...

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We’re Loco for Coconut Milk

Posted by on May 21, 2010 in Education, Health and Nutrition | 0 comments

We’re Loco for Coconut Milk

Medium-chain fatty acids. Mention “fatty acids” and some people cower back, thinking that they’re going to gain a bunch of unwanted weight. However, medium-chain fatty acids are worth a mention because they are good fat that naturally occur in many foods. You’ll find them in palm kernal oil and also coconut products such as coconut oil, which I recommend for cooking. These fatty acids are utilized very quickly as energy by the body, rather than being stored as fat or acidic sugar. Coconut...

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