Elburn’s New Business Offers Protein Shakes, ‘Boost Tea’ and Aloe Water – Shaw Local

There’s a new ‘nightclub’ in downtown Elburn, but it’s not the newest nightspot in town.

Protein shakes, tea, aloe water, and coffee are served instead of cocktails and wine.

Knight Club Nutrition opened at 99 E. North St on September 24th. The business is owned by Elburn resident Lori Palmisano, 55, and her daughter, Jessica Heinrich, 27, who is also a local high school teacher.

Knight Club Nutrition protein shakes contain 24 grams of protein, vitamins and minerals and are only 200 calories. increase.

“Our shakes taste great and don’t have the protein aftertaste that many shakes have,” says Heinrich. “I can eat a whole serving and feel full. A lot of healthy foods don’t taste good, but this one really does.”

“Boost Tea” contains ingredients that help boost energy levels and boost immunity.

“Our products are natural and healthy. People say they feel better after drinking our shakes and teas,” she said. , I know it will make you feel full, and you just feel good.

The first business as a mother-daughter combination. Palmisano had previously worked in a business similar to Knight Club Nutrition, but she wanted to expand the business on her own.

“I’ve been in the health and wellness industry since 2005 and I love it. Plus, I wanted to work with my daughter,” she said of opening Knight Club Nutrition.

Heinrich, who came up with the name for the business, said that “knight” refers to Kaneland High School’s mascot, and she wanted to incorporate that into the name.

“We were trying to come up with a cool name. ‘Nightclub’ is a play on the word ‘nightclub,'” she said. “It’s the healthiest nightclub ever.”

Both women said both local businesses and residents have already provided tremendous support in the months since they opened.

“Elburn is a very welcoming community,” said Heinrich. “Since our inception, we have had regular customers.

Besides enjoying shakes and tea, Palmisano said he also hopes that nightclub nutrition will become a staple in the community where people gather.

“We have a game table, a puzzle table, and a bar,” she said. “I want it to be a place where everyone can have fun.”

Knight Club Nutrition is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7am to 2pm. Wednesday from 7am to 4pm. Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 1pm.