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Glyphosate Residue Free – How MegaFood is Setting the Bar

6/10/2019

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​Hi Friends! Today I’m writing about glyphosate – what it is and why you should care if it’s in your food and supplements. It’s a topic I’m pretty passionate about; I could literally write for pages and pages about it!  Buuuuut I will try to keep my ranting to a minimum because I also want to highlight a supplement company that is going above and beyond to ensure their products are glyphosate residue free – MegaFood® - a leading maker of supplements made with real foods and added nutrients!  I’ve been using a couple of their products lately that I think you all might like to try.  Read on to the end to learn about them!

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Dessert... A la Whole Nikole

5/15/2018

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Quickie post today because when you want dessert... you want it like right now.  AmIrightoramIright???  So without further ado, here is my recipe for a Summerlicious Berry Fruit Salad that can pass as dessert even for someone with a major sweet tooth!  It's my fave summertime treat because it's decadent BUT healthy and so fresh!  Aaaaand it's super easy.

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Fawen Soupsssssss: Is Souping the New Juicing???

4/9/2017

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Happy Sunday, Friends!  I hope you are all enjoying it as much as I am.  Woke up early this morning, got my sweat on at yoga (first class since surgery WOOT!), did some adulting, met a friend for coffee and Iceland recs (ICELAND!!!! Who's been there??? I want to hear about it!!!), and now I'm reviewing one of my new fave products to get the word out to all of you!  First off, I want to start by saying I will NEVER put my name behind a product that doesn't meet allllllllll of my standards.  I'm super picky about what I recommend to my clients, family, and friends, and it's really important to me that you all know if a product makes it on my page, it's because it's legit S T E L L A R.  That being said, let me introduce you to (drumrolllllllllllll) @fawensoups!
​Pictured above, the Fawen soups come in three fab flavors (all organic!): Broccoli & Cauliflower, Beet & Cabbage, and Sweet Potato & Red Lentil. Besides being delish, what gives Fawen a spot on the list of Whole Nikole approved ish? Let me tell you.
  • The ingredients are organic & 100% vegan (also Paleo!). This is something I never compromise on. If I'm going to buy a packaged product for convenience, I will NOT compromise my ingredient standards! Let's be real here - we all live busy lives, and who the heck has time to home cook every meal? AmIRightorAmIRight??? Buuuuuut, we still shouldn't put crap ingredients in our bods, so it's important to have standards, people. STANDARDS.
  • The veggies used to make the soups are WHOLE VEGGIES - they're never juiced or pressed. Why is this awesome? Because it means the veggies in Fawen not only have the awesome vitamins and minerals of the veggies, but also the F I B E R, so your bod digests them slower and you stay satisfied longer (blood sugar balance, baby). Keeping the fiber also means the soups are lower in sugar (like waaaaay lower), than your average juice. So to answer my title question (Is souping the next juicing???), my answer is a resounding YES.
  • The soups are made with ZERO artificial ingredients, preservatives, or sweeteners. Yeah, this one speaks for itself.
  • The soups are an easy, healthy snack, as they don't have to be refrigerated and are delish straight from the container. Ima say that one more time. They are delish straight from the containerrrrrrrrr. Fa real. This is super stellar for those times when you want to throw something in your bag for an on-the-go snack, have a mid-day work refuel, or munch a post-workout pick-me-up. How many dashes can I use in one paragraph???
  • Fawen values sustainable, environmental practices. This is a big one in my book. This company walks the walk! Fawen maintains a low carbon footprint by sourcing locally from organic farms, which are pesticide and herbicide-free, and their Tetra Pak is eco-friendly, recyclable, and BPA-free. In addition, Tetra Paks are also generally lighter than glass and plastic, which makes Fawen not only easier for you to carry around, but it also requires less fuel to transport and reduces their carbon footprint. Boom.
Let's talk about how I enjoyed my Fawen. I kept it simple with the Broccoli & Cauliflower, warming it in a saucepan and topping with hemp hearts for my breakfast veggie. I used the Beet & Cabbage as a base for a bee pollen infused smoothie (recipe below). The Sweet Potato & Red Lentil didn't make it out of the container - I drank it with an eco-friendly bamboo straw. I have to say, I was particular to the Broccoli & Cauliflower, but all the flavors were super tasty! When you all get some Fawen (you know you wanna), tell me what your fave way to enjoy it is!!! Speaking of having some Fawen in your life, you can buy it in stores in the NYC Metro area (check out their store finder on their website!), or snag some from their website (www.drinkfawen.com) or on Amazon with freeeeeee shipping.

Without further ado, here is your new fave beet based smoothie recipe.

Recipe:
Bee Pollen Infused Fawen Energizer Smooooothie

​Ingredients (serves 2):
  • 1/2 container Fawen Beet & Cabbage (approx. 8 oz)
  • 8 oz unsweetened vanilla nut milk
  • 1 banana, frozen
  • 10 - 15 frozen strawbs (depending on how big they are)
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tsp bee pollen for a bonus energy boost (plus a tad additional for a pretty topper)
  • 2 Tbsp. Vital Proteins collagen peptides for gut health support (or equivalent serving protein of choice)

How-To
This one is super complicated. Put everything in your blender and blend. Top with additional bee pollen, eat that ish, and conquer your day. I know, that was hard, huh?

X's and O's.,
Nikole

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5 Ways to Hack Your Hangover

1/20/2017

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​As promised, and just in time for your weekend shenanigans, I give you my top 5 hangover hacks. You're welcome.

​​​✨ Numero Uno (we're speaking the Spanish today, mmmk?): Coconut Water
This is an old standby for me (and prob for a lot of you, too!). So why does it work so well? Coconut water is a more effective electrolyte replacement drink than Gatorade, without all the sugars/other crap, and it's better than water at rehydrating your post party bod. Plus, coconut water  is higher in potassium (which alcohol depletes like a champ) than a banana. Boom. To hack your hangover like a pro, though, you want to chug some of this tropical treat (at least 8 oz.!) BEFORE you go to sleep. Obvi if you forget, it will still help first thing in the morning, but I always have the best results when I remember to chug pre-snooze.​  Add a squeeze of lemon for vitamin C and a pinch or two of pink himalayan salt to take this hack next level.

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