Meal-replacement smoothies provide a practical solution to the wired-shut jaws that result from heated blenders-versus-food processors debates. Nourish clamped-shut craniums with today's Groupon: for $12, you get four Alive Healthy smoothie meals (a $5.95 value each) and an aloe shot (a $2 value) at Alive Nutrition in Overland Park.

Alive Nutrition's menu of 72 sumptuous smoothie flavors satisfies sweet teeth while fulfilling nutritional needs. Each pulverized potable packs more than 20 grams of protein, as well as 23 vitamins and minerals, into a fiber-fraught liquid fusion that contains fewer than 250 calories. Conquer confection cravings with an apple pie elixir or sidestep spinach and the resulting Popeye night terrors with a Green Spirulina smoothie. The Jitter Java, jammed with an extra shot of coffee, quiets caffeine fanatics, and Gale's Super Skinny mocha, at only 96 calories, keeps hot beverage buffs slender. Health-conscious customers can drop in their shot of Groupon-covered aloe or dig in their change purse or neighbor's backyard to find the funds for an added shot of fiber ($1), guarana ($1), Xtra protein ($1), nitric oxide ($4), Chip-It ($0.50), or nuts ($0.50).

Alive Nutrition not only nurtures with sweet liquid noshes but also hosts a hoard of nutrition experts to guide wayward fitness-seekers to a healthier lifestyle. Traipse into the teal oasis for a free body analysis and one-on-one consultation in which health gurus will mold a tailored shape-up plan and offer advice on diet, lifestyle choices, and how to supercharge a Vespa.

Reviews

Six Yelpers award Alive Nutrition a perfect five-star average. Google Mappers also give Alive Nutrition a five-star average.

• It is colorful, clean and welcoming. Once you taste one of their smoothies and learn about the nutritional content, you will be back for more. – Russ T., Yelp, 12/8/10
• They have so many incredible flavors and they are all packed with great nutrition! – Mike M., Google Maps