Fermented If you’re a kombucha drinker or a kimchi lover, you’ve probably heard this word a time or two. But what does it actually mean?? We’re glad you asked. Fermented foods are foods that have gone through lactofermentation, a process where naturally-occurring bacteria feed on the sugars and starches in […]
Month: November 2016
5 Athleisure Looks You Need to Try This Fall
Athleisure is everywhere these days, and it’s no wonder. A genius amalgam of functionality and fashion, it’s all about looks that will take you effortlessly from studio to street, making it the OOTD for soccer moms and CEOs alike. Here are 5 of our faves this fall:
Lemon Ginger Bourbon Fizz Cocktail
Ingredients: 16 oz. Nekter Grab-N-Go Ginger Skinny Lemonade 4 oz. of bourbon 4 oz. ginger beer fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish Ice cubed Recipe: Fill 2 glasses with ice In a shaker combine the bourbon, Ginger Skinny Lemonade, and some ice. Pour the mixture between the two glasses Top off […]
Thanksgiving Holiday Cranberry Recipe
You can’t have a proper Thanksgiving dinner without cranberry sauce, but don’t be tempted to pick up a can! Using one of our Grab-N-Go Lemonades and only 3 simple ingredients, you can have delicious, home-made cranberry sauce in only 25 minutes. Fresh cranberries are packed with phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory […]
Buzzword Breakdown: Sprouted. What does sprouted mean?
We’re sure you’ve probably laid eyes on this buzzword a few times before. Most health food stores are well-stocked with sprouted bread, sprouted flour, sprouted nuts. But what does that really mean??
3 Juicy Fall Cocktails You Need to Try Now
Clearly, we love our juice around here. Whether it’s a Toxin Flush or a good ol’ Greenie, we’re all about a daily blast of plant-based nutrients. So when we were looking for a way to shake up our cocktails for fall, we of course opted to jazz ‘em up with […]
Processed Sugar vs. Fruit Sugar: Is there a difference?
I sometimes hear from people who worry that juice is too high in sugar, opting instead for a diet soda, which, while sugar-free, typically contains a long list of chemical additives. Of course, we should all make a concerted effort to minimize our processed-sugar intake, but when it comes to […]
20 Questions With Health & Fitness Entrepreneur Angela Mader
It’s been 8 years since Angela Mader turned her little homemade fitness and nutrition journal into a full-fledged business, her flagship product fitbook now gracing the shelves of major retailers like Target and Walgreen’s across the nation.
The New Menu Addition Nekter Fans Are Loving
Unless you’ve been living under a giant rock, you’ve probably heard about chia seeds by now. No bigger than a speck, this tiny superfood packs a big nutritional punch. Loaded up with plant-based protein, omega-3 fats, fiber and antioxidants, chia seeds are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, […]