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Spartan Smoothies Of Rome
from February 2021
by David Thompson
You shouldn’t have to sacrifice extra time and money to get a healthy meal. If it only takes five minutes to grab a calorie-filled burger and fries from a drivethru, why isn’t it just as convenient to eat healthy? Well, it is now. Eating nutritious and delicious food is easier than ever, thanks to Spartan Smoothies!
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Ever since Keith Ozment took over ownership of Spartan Smoothies in October of 2019, the business has been making a name for itself in Rome as the go-to place for a convenient, healthy, responsible meal. Keith’s background is in fitness and nutrition, and being able to do something he’s passionate about while serving the community was a perfect fit.
“I lost 70 lb. at the age of 18 and have kept it off. I’ve been dedicated to fitness and nutrition since then, I’ve helped many people with their lifestyle changes and helped them reach their goals, and I carried that over into the smoothie store,” said Keith. “Whether it’s a super clean, healthy smoothie—plant-based, organic, or vegan—or if you’re wanting a dessert or a treat on a Friday night, we have that too and everything in the middle.”
Keith’s dedication to health and experience in nutrition has served him well as the new owner, and during the throes of COVID-19, he leaned on that experience to help Spartan Smoothies grow. “A few months after I took over, lockdowns hit,” Keith said. “Through the pandemic, word has been getting out about all the cool changes we’ve made. If I had taken over and just stayed still, we’d probably be out of business, but because we hunkered down and pushed forward, we’ve done well.” Those cool changes included a complete remodeling of the inside of the business by Keith’s business partner and father, Ken Ozment, a wider and healthier variety of smoothie options, and the availability of online ordering. That’s right: you can go to spartansmoothiesrome.com, view their whole menu, and then order and pay online or over the phone to skip the in-store wait! It’s just another way to make eating healthy easier.
When you think “eating healthy,” the first things that come to mind are probably salads and tasteless low-carb diet plans. But a smoothie is a much better option! It’s because they’re very convenient and you can pack in a lot
more nutrients than you normally would with a regular meal. As Keith put it, “You’d have to eat a pretty large meal to get the same nutrients as you would in a smoothie.” At Spartan Smoothies, you see exactly what goes into what you eat: calories, carbs, protein, ingredients, everything. They even slice 30 lb. of fresh fruit every single day to ensure that your smoothie is the freshest meal you’ve ever tasted. “My most famous saying is, ‘You can’t out-train a bad diet,’” said Keith. “[Living healthy] is 90% diet. I would rather someone focus on their diet and sleep than on working out. We’re all busy, and not everyone might have the time to work out four or five or six days a week, but they can control what they put in their mouth.”
Spartan Smoothies encourages a healthier lifestyle in multiple ways. They offer discounts to all local gym members, as well as to all college students, medical staff, and emergency personnel, and on Saturdays in the summertime, they offer free workouts at the city-funded workout station behind the building. Also, because the building conveniently sits right next to the Ridge Ferry Park trails, plenty of people will finish their morning or afternoon jog off with a cold, refreshing smoothie. Spartan Smoothies sells a nutrition guide that can walk you through how to make those healthy lifestyle choices. They handmake their own protein bars, the Spartan Protein Bar: a simple, clean, whole-food protein bar with only five ingredients. The best part is, they’re no-bake bars that don’t require refrigeration, so you can grab a few and put them in your computer bag, purse, backpack, or car as a tasty and nutritious substitute for a fast-food pit stop. They also recently began collaborating with Ideal Meals, a local meal prep company, to give you even more options for your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. From loaded potatoes to chicken breasts, you’ll have dozens of options to choose from, all freshly made and ready to eat!
Eating healthy can be tough. But it doesn’t have to be. At Spartan Smoothies, you’re one sip away from the fitness breakthrough you’ve been searching for. In the mood for something light and sweet? Pick up a “Pink Paradise,” bursting with freshly chopped pineapples and strawberries. Want a meal replacement smoothie? Try “The Hampton,” filled with yogurt, peanut butter, and vanilla protein. Need something small now and a larger meal later on? Grab a couple of Spartan Protein Bars and pick up an Ideal Meals dinner to go! Spartan Smoothies is your one-stop location for whatever you need, and they’re now open at 6:30 a.m. So if you have to get to work by 7:00, skip the greasy drive-thru and grab a clean, nourishing smoothie instead! Your body will thank you.
Spartan Smoothies is open Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Visit spartansmoothiesrome.com or call (706) 528-4183 to start your journey toward a healthier future today!
