A Green Goodness smoothie with a Tahitian Acai Bowl at Rawfully Yours makes for a delicious, healthy lunch option. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Smooth Moves Smoothies offer great taste and nutrition Story by Brandon LaChance
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or some, healthy eating and drinking may be one of the hardest things to do. The United States ranked high worldwide for obesity in 2021, with approximately a third of American adults aged 20 and older labeled overweight. Many people – both children and adults – fail to get the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. There are some options in the Illinois Valley for those who want tasty
nutrition, such as Valley Nutrition in Spring Valley, Princeton’s Simply Nutrition and Austin Parker Naturals, and Rawfully Yours juice bar and cafe in LaSalle. “We make incredible, unbelievable shakes and smoothies. You’ll do backflips for them. They’re outstanding and shine like there is no tomorrow,” said Rawfully Yours owner Sandy Hoos. See SMOOTHIE page 8
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