20 JANUARY 2023 A nother new year is here, and many folks might have “go on a diet” on their resolution list. We all know how hard that can sometimes be. In the spirit of healthier eating, here are a few spots around the Valley that offer a liquid-based way to get that well-being ready for 2023! D’LITE What began as a search for healthy dining options in 2007 has grown to six D’Lite locations around the Valley, including one on Indian School near Arcadia. Along with a plethora of healthy entrees, D’Lite offers cold-pressed juice, smoothies, and signature shakes like the d’Breakfast Buzz, with vitamins, chocolate whey protein, espresso shots, nonfat milk, banana and peanut butter. dlitehealthyonthego.com GOODER GOODS This Arcadia-based outfit offers five different smoothies. The “Funky Monkey” comes with banana, chocolate protein powder, peanut butter, protein powder and almond milk; the “Wise, You Are” comes with spinach, spirulina, avocado, chlorella, mango, ginger and coconut water. Guests can add chocolate or vanilla protein powder, a buffer bar, extra espresso or things like reishi mushroom, spirulina, guarana, ashwagandha, chlorella, chia seeds, hemp seeds, beetroot, amino acids, matcha and glutamine to their drinks. getgoodergoods.com JAMBA JUICE Jamba Juice has five categories of smoothies: classic, plant-based, super blends, Boba and favorites. Guests can add boosters like vitamin zinc, 3G energy, whey protein concentrate, soy protein isolate or whole food boosters like nonfat Greek yogurt, peanut butter, ginger, matcha green tea, blue spirulina or kale. The world-famous Mango-a-go-go contains a pear, white grape, mango, orange passion juice blend, mangos and pineapple sherbet. Other faves include Caribbean passion, razzmatazz, strawberry surf rider and pumpkin smash. jamba.com NEKTAR With over 180 locations in over 22 states (one is in our backyard at 4340 E. Indian School Road), Nektar has something for every appetite. They offer handcrafted bowls, superfood smoothies – like the Pineapple Matcha with pineapple, matcha green tea, house-made cashew milk, vanilla protein, and agave nectar – fresh juices, grab n’ go bottles, wellness shots, and juice cleanses. The Classic Detox is for beginners and has turmeric, celery juice, Camu Camu (an antioxidant), prebiotics and probiotics. nekterjuicebar.com NUTRITION PURA VIDA Nutrition Pura Vida, located at 4611 E. Thomas Road, officially opened in 2020 and offers three options for protein smoothies. The first, soy, is used as a food replacement shake. The second is a whey-based shake used to increase post-workout muscle mass. They also have a vegan option that’s kosher and non- GMO. The most popular flavors are snickers, banana chocolate and banana strawberry. They also offer various protein bowls. Nutrition Pura Vida Facebook Page ONE STOP NUTRITION Fun fact: One Stop Nutrition was founded in 1996 at an indoor swap mart in a 100-square-foot booth. Now, the health-conscious store has over 45 locations, including a few in Nevada and Texas. The business also boasts a full smoothie/shake and juice bar along with vitamins and supplements. There are meal replacement shakes, post-workout shakes and nutritional shakes – guests can choose a base and flavor and add in things like creatine, glutamine, protein, multi-vitamin flax seed oil, ginseng and energy boosts. onestopnutrition.com PROTEIN HOUSE Though probably more well-known for their salads, wraps and high-protein burgers, Protein House (with 12 locations in the U.S. and five internationally) also boasts a protein shake and cold-pressed juice menu. For the shakes, guests can add things like B12, CarbGain, coconut oil, creatine, glutamine, flax seed oil, fiber, MCT oil and even oatmeal. One example is the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Shake, with peanut butter, almond milk, vanilla whey, honey, coconut flakes, gluten-free oats, sea salt, dates and vanilla extract. There are eight juices to choose from, like the Sweet Greens with spinach, lime, cucumber, pear, apple and agave or the Summer Tryst with grapefruit, strawberry and apple. protein-house.com SMOOTHIE KING The history of Smoothie King goes back to 1973 when proprietor Steve Kuhnau blended his first “Smoothies with a Purpose” by mixing nutrients and proteins with real fruit to help improve his health. The first franchise opened in New Orleans in 1989 – and now, there are over 1,000 locations across the U.S. They’ve got 21 Feel Energized blends, 24 Get Fit blends, 18 Weight Manage blends, 16 Be Well blends, and 18 Enjoy a Treat blends… so everyone can find a smoothie to their liking. 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21 JANUARY 2023 By Jennifer Marshall Arcadia High’s Head Baseball Coach, Matt Sugarman, wants his players to learn more than just how to excel at hitting, pitching and catching – he also wants them to grow to become caring and involved members of their community. That’s why the team volunteers with a charity every season. This year, they partnered with Miracle League, a nonprofit dedicated to providing safe baseball experiences for those with disabilities. Volunteer opportunities were slim during the past two years, as many charities were closed to in-person events. Food drives held by organizations like Feeding Students USA kept the team active while they strived to help the community in any way they could. “The coach is all about giving back to our community and getting our players involved,” baseball mom Julie Lambert said. “My sons have all been part of the Camelback League Boys Team Charity, which works with Miracle League, and its director, Drew, is outstanding to work with.” Lambert suggested to Coach Sugarman that the team could partner with Miracle League. Drew was all for it, and Sugarman now hopes to work with the League every fall. “Miracle League allowed me to connect with kids and bond over the game we share a passion for,” senior varsity player Reilly Blake said. “Seeing everyone come together to make an amazing experience for them was something special. Seeing the kids smile after getting a hit and running the bases was the highlight of the morning.” “I have a sister who is nonverbal and has special needs, so it felt good to have the opportunity to give back to families in similar situations. Just seeing the joy on the kids’ faces when we were cheering for them was amazing; it made me realize how truly blessed I am to be able to play on a team because some kids will never have that opportunity,” senior varsity teammate Quinn Palmer said. The Arcadia team played three games with the Miracle League players. During the games, they worked with, supported and cheered the players on as needed, including assisting those in wheelchairs to have a fun and vibrant experience. “My main takeaway from helping at the Miracle League is that those of us who do not face the daily challenges, like the participants, were fortunate enough to help them enjoy the day and play a game that, for many of us, is just an everyday event,” senior varsity player Jim Achen said. “I’m fortunate to play ball every day. I had a terrific time seeing the kids have a really fun time.” The baseball team will continue to support the community with various food drives throughout the year, as they all believe in the importance and power of giving back to their neighbors. miracleleagueaz.com Everyone deserves a chance to play baseball Homer, the mascot of Miracle League, has been with the organization for five years. His only responsibility is to make the fans smile – and eat lots of stadium hot dogs. PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIE LAMBERT A school just as unique as your child Your child isn’t one-dimensional. That’s why they need a school that engages every aspect of their ever-growing self. Phoenix Friends School offers a whole- student education grounded in Quaker values and a path to academic excellence that includes spiritual depth. Enroll Now | Opening Fall 2023 Grades 5 & 6 in Midtown Phoenix Want to Know More? We welcome questions about Phoenix Friends School, Friends Education and our community partnerships. (602) 562-2662 | phoenixfriendsschool.org 1875 N Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 Friends Education Based in Values of: Equality • Service • Peace • Community