MILWAUKEE — When you step inside 4one4 Nutrition in downtown Milwaukee, the roar of blenders fills the air. Once you get to the counter, Katy Murphy’s smile catches your attention.
“I want to energize you, I want to fulfill you, I want you to feel better,” smiled Murphy, owner of 4one4 Nutrition.
She wants to do that through healthy shakes and energizing teas.
Instead of a burger or fries, you can order shakes that taste like Lucky Charms and S’mores, but don’t rack up the calories.
“We’re a healthy fast-food alternative,” Murphy said when talking about his business.
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“There are different types of fat in the food we eat, and saturated fats are the type that raises blood cholesterol.”
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bitewell is the go-to healthy marketplace for employers. It provides food health benefits, reducing … [+] insurance premiums and improving health for users.
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Update: May 24, 2023 – bitewell’s Seed round has reopened for another investor. The round will close oversubscribed; more than the initial $4 million. Lead Sports updated to lead Sports.
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The main problem is the…