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The Kindness of Kuzu – Nourishing Knowlege by Nelli Episode 2

0 · Aug 4, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Let me introduce you to this crazy root from Japan called KUZU, because it’s rocking my world lately! As with all of my dishes…I try to make them serve a nutritional purpose for when I’m in need of something specific I know just where to turn! By that I mean, as an option for a healthy dessert, as something for a digestive relief, as something for an afternoon pick me up, as something for a healthy snack, as something for hydration, etc. etc. etc.

Kuzu clocks in as one of the most versatile ingredients I’ve cooked with thus far, allowing for the creation of those “purposeful plates” if you will! Kuzu goes great in dinner, dessert, alone, or mixed with nuts, seeds, and fruit! You literally can’t mess it up!

Kuzu, sometimes pronounced (kudzu) is a root native to Japan. It’s been used in Chinese medicine for years for it’s amazing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. With it’s thick viscous like consistency it’s very stomach soothing as it coats the lining, providing you protection. This in combination with it’s high level of flavonoids does wonderful work in strengthening your digestive and circulatory systems.

Kuzu works as a natural stress reliever by promoting your body to produce hormones responsible for a calm state.

It’s been used to treat menopausal and periomenopausal symptoms due to its phytoestrogen content; riding things like hot flashes and night sweats… great tool to add to the box for all my female friends!

From a food stand point, kuzu helps balance the acidity of sweets making it perfect in pair with a dessert!

It’s a class of carbohydrates coming from the root of a vegetable. It’s super low in regards (2g per 1/4 cup) and can be paired along side any other macro/micro nutrients to create a balanced meal. 

Kuzu comes in powder form and looks like little white rocks. It seems unusable when it comes to cooking, so I’ve created a little pudding recipe that makes it super simple to use as you wish. 

I’ve been having this in dinner, dessert, or mixed with random tid-bits almost everyday now for the past few years and my digestive system, hormones, and blood sugar levels are steady and balanced from doing so.

Here’s a video tutorial on how to make my Kuzu Pudding.

Try some of my favorite ways to eat KUZU..

HERE – Mint Matcha Kuzu Creation

HERE – Dessert in Disguise my e-Book full of smoothies that tap into the kuzu pudding jar!

Show me your creations with KUZU by tagging #NourishingNelli on Instagram or Facebook!

-Nelli

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21 Wellness Questions with Nelli | KB Wellness

0 · Jun 16, 2019 · Leave a Comment

21 QUESTIONS | HEALTH & WELLNESS | NOURISHING NELLI

Hey Guys! Welcome back to the Nourishing TV Series – 21 Wellness Q’s with Nelli – a fun game to keep some of the biggest Wellness Warriors on their toes by challenging them to a pop-up game of 21 questions all related to self-awareness! Each candidate has 3 seconds to answer 21 preference questions pertaining to this right now moment, ending with a rather unique question that I try to shed light on with each and every day!

This weeks 21 Wellness Questions with Nelli features KB Wellness, a local St.Louis Bone Broth Company who highlights gut health and a farm-to-table nutrition approach. Kelly Bugger delivers her bone broth locally here in St.Louis at a variety of markets. Try them out via Lucky’s, Fresh Thyme or visit kbbonebroth.com ! In the mean time, catch Kelley and I below, as I challenged her to my game of 21 Questions!

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21 Wellness Q’s with Nelli | STL JUICE BAR

1 · Jun 2, 2019 · Leave a Comment

21 QUESTIONS | HEALTH & WELLNESS | NOURISHING NELLI

Hey Guys! Welcome to my newest Nourishing TV Series – 21 Wellness Q’s with Nelli! I’ve created a fun game to keep some of the biggest Wellness Warriors on their toes by challenging them to a pop-up game of 21 questions all related to health and wellness. Each candidate has 3 seconds to answer 21 preference questions pertaining to this right now moment, ending with a rather unique question that I try to shed light on with each and every day!

21 Wellness Q’s with Nelli • STL JUICE BAR from Britni Martinelli on Vimeo.

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Nourishing Knowledge June | TRAVEL-TRITION

0 · May 25, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Join the community and gain access! | Nourishing Nelli | Eat Real Food 

Gearing up for travel? Tune in to Junes Nourishing Knowledge webinar to learn how to stay healthy while on a holiday! Take home some of my simple, yet super handy hacks for staying well while on the road! Reserve your spot in my virtual conference room via the link below! I’ll be live June 3rd at 10 AM – Hope to see you there!


Nutritional research is ever evolving; join Nelli and the rest of the NN Squad to get a better insight of what’s going on in the wellness world!

Nourishing Knowledge is a monthly webinar to collaborate on all things from food to fitness, movement and meditation, the latest detox methods, and much more!

Join a community of like minded individuals who encounter the same daily “What Do I Do’s?!” and “Whats Myth, What’s Must?”. Share your stories and experiences with others who enjoy the process of bettering theirself through functional food, fitness and by building a sustainable foundation when it comes to wellness.

Nourishing Knowledge is designed to support you in making healthy habits, and clear confusion by ditching the diet dogmas, as I leave you with bite sized information that you can apply daily!

Featuring live Q&A with Nutritional Hygienist in Culinary Medicine, Britni Martinelli, gain knowledge on your biggest nutrition questions. Learn strategies and tools to help you make long term habits as we grow together with the cutting edge science on health!

  • 40 minute virtual webinar
  • Monthly meet up
  • Recorded calls for re-listening and scheduling purposes
  • Smart phone and desktop friendly

TRENDING TOPICS

April 1st 10 am

WHAT THE FACT IS FASTING? – Learn the many benefits and how to find your flow with fasting.

May 1st 10 am

READ BETWEEN THE RESTAURANT LINES! – Learn how to order healthily and avoid the harmful when eating out.

June 3rd 10 am

TRAVEL-TRITON! – Learn how to compile a nutrition plan for staying fueled and feeling well when on the road or across the world.

July 1st 10 am

SHED FAT FAST! – Learn about your body’s Setpoint and 5 ways to manage weight forever.

August 1st 10 am

SLEEP SOUND! – Learn how to align your natural circadian rhythm and achieve an even deeper sleep for elevating energy and digestion.

September 3rd 10 am

EXERCISE TO BALANCE HORMONES! – Learn how sometimes less is more, and how follow an exercise approach that fits your unique body.

October 1st 10 am

TIMESAVER TIPS & BUDGET FRIENDLY BASKETS! – Learn the key tips and tricks to ensure you have healthy meals available at your fingertips all week long, while still keeping your wallet well balanced.

November 1st 10 am

NUTRITION LABEL LESSON! – Learn how to cut through the marketing, macro, and micro nutrient jargon and select healthy products without harmful hidden ingredients.

December 2nd 10 am

HEALTHY SUGAR SWAPS & HOLIDAY HACKS! –  Learn how to have your cake and eat it too, as you stay on track during the rambunctious holiday season.


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Dessert in Disguise

0 · May 9, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Would you believe these brownies contain vegetables and actually taste delicious?!

YES! The secret is in my new ebook, Dessert in Disguise. This little book of big dessert ideas has turned into everything I’ve imagined and more! I’ve been using this not only to keep my energy levels at an all-time high, but as a timesaver as we enter the busy season!

WHAT

https://vimeo.com/255190913

The ultimate ebook full of guilt-free dessert recipes that nourish the body. In fact, they’re so nutrient dense, you could have these desserts as a healthy dinner option as well!

The recipes in this book are full of nutrients that give you lasting energy, are digestive friendly, and satisfy your sweet tooth without the use of processed sugar.

The recipes are designed to be low in sugar and rich in nutrients that aid your body in obtaining optimal sleep, help feed the gut microbiome, and balance hormone levels; all while being as delicious as they are nutritious.

The great taste of real food.

They’re a great tool in regulating blood sugar levels with they’re rich fiber content due to each and every recipe being built around vegetables, keeping your hunger in check and your weight under control.

Each bowl is packed with endless amounts of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals from wholefood sources, leaving you with beautiful skin, hair and nails.

Super-simple!

They’re super-simple to make and take less than 10 minutes, start to finish!

I walk you through each step and give you a guide for all the equipment to save you time and a list of recommended brands when building your bowls.

Budget-friendly!

All of the recipes in this book use variations of the same set of ingredients, allowing you to buy in bulk and fit these great flavors into your budget!

Need to substitute, based on your diet needs? Whether that’s vegan, dairy-free, fruit-free, paleo, etc, every recipe has built-in substitutions listed, so that you can tailor them to meet your needs.

WHERE

Grab your copy now!

Happy Bowling!

-Nelli

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Turmeric Toasted Swiss Salmon Wraps

0 · Sep 17, 2017 · Leave a Comment

This may be the most recipe-less recipe I’ve created! Besides the sauce, everything else is more of just a cut and go… and if we’re being honest Trader Joe’s has it all pre cut and ready if you are pressed for time! (They truly are the best market of all markets!) On to the wrap….

Feel free to adjust it to your liking by excluding any ingredient or adding some of your other favorites. 

Swiss Chard is my choice of wrap and it gives it the most perfect robust crunch. If you’ve never had Chard before this is a great way to introduce it to your regimen. Swiss chard is one of, if not the most, nutrient dense greens! It’s packed with powerful antioxidants for fighting cancers, protecting your skin and keeping your brain young. It contains a good amount of magnesium, potassium, calcium and vitamins A & K and it’s useful in regulating blood sugar levels by managing insulin release with an enzyme called alpha-glucosidase. Quadruple whammy in the world of bang for your bite! 

Turmeric is my spice of choice for these, as it’s one of the most powerful herbs for an immune system boost; which we can all use this time of year. It also contains curcumin; an active ingredient that plays a big role in reducing  inflammation in the body; leading to less risk for disease. 

Parsnips and carrots are the main veggies for the base of the wrap. Both are fantastic root vegetables for a source of energy promoting carbohydrates that are full of fiber, vitamins and minerals. 

The broccoli rice ised is a take on traditional rice and tastes oh so wonderful in combination with the rest, leaving you with a satisfied stomach.

I chopped up a fresh salmon burger and added it to the mix for healthy omega fats and protein. Other combinations that would pair, are beans for vegetarian or vegans, tofu, shrimp or crab. 

The sauce contains some of my favorite flavors and nutrients that are also digestive friendly and immune system boosting however it would be sumblime with a simple hummus, guacamole, pesto, or salsa. 

Show me your creations by tagging #nourishingnelli #eatrealfood on Instagram or Facebook! 

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Killer Kale Cashew Salad – Cooking Demo

0 · Mar 11, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Featured, Nourishing TV

KIMCHI KRAB BOWL – Cooking Demo

0 · Feb 2, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Nourishing TV

I’m live! Come subscribe to Nourishing TV!

0 · Oct 28, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Hello Friends,

My Nourishing TV channel is now up and running! I’ll be posting live recipe demo’s, fitness routines, me being goofy in the Foodio, as well as my thoughts and opinions on the hottest wellness and health trends. Click the link below to subscribe. I’m new at this so you may get a laugh out of it as well, but i’m super excited to get on there and get to know you all!

Move Fast, Eat Slow, Live Well,

-Nelli

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_DFVExy6TEPmEmAQYTi-w

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Britni Martinelli is the functional nutritionist and recipe developer behind Nourishing Nelli.
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