URGENT READ - (you'll thank me later.) Ask anyone that knows me, I'm as honest as they come. I…read moredon't exaggerate, I'd sooner sugarcoat things just to be nice.
I applied to The Nutrition Den. Today I was given a trial run. The manager, Keri Hankins, is a talker, and she told me how she is a very direct person, wants to give everyone a chance, and expects the same in return. Everything started out fine as she told me where things were and how to do the basics. Or was it the basics? I can't be sure. I made 1 shake, and made a mistake, but it made the kid who got it's day. And than she asked if I wanted to try a tea. I started and immediately realized that I'd messed up, and being the honest person I am, said so. She told me to just let her finish it then, and didn't even bother letting me finish it myself. From than on, every time I decided to take initiative, I got shut down, and she took over as if she was just going to do it herself and didn't bother even letting me help out. So I started standing around waiting for the first break in the morning lunch, so we could talk. Even so I offered one last time to do one of the drinks, and she completely ignored me. Well when a slow moment showed up, she didn't want to talk about it, she'd had enough, and I was told to leave.
Now on top of that, I was able to get in there and read the ingredients on some of the powders they use. Herbal life meal shake powders. And they do have collegian and a few other powders. But as I observed and read ingredients, my heart sank. For anyone who cares about their health, this place is not right for you. Especially those with chronic illnesses. I am on a sugar free diet, trying to regain my health, because if I don't, I would not be here. The shakes and teas, may have good ingredients added to them, but the main ingredients counteract them. The sweet smell made me woozy, and while the powders themselves have reduced sodium and sugars, the toppings and flavors added are full of sugar/maybe sweeteners that are worse than sugar and dyes. And I will add the ingredients below, if you look carefully, you will see sweeteners in the powder like sucralose and dextrose, and artificial flavors and sweeteners. And for those of you who do not understand the need to stay alway from these things if you want to live a long healthy life free of dementia, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, etc... Just too much of these ingredients that are found in all kinds of everyday foods, are extremely detrimental. My own mother has studied to be a health coach, and has learned to stay clear of these things. If they were to put real fruits and food in these drinks and shakes, they would be healthier. Don't let the name fool you, this place is not nutritional.
God Bless each and every one of you, and may you live long healthy lives.