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(pictured above, nicobella ginger green tea truffle)

Natural Ways to Boost Brain Function-Green Tea & Chocolate

nichole dandrea - Friday, July 30, 2010

If you are anything like me (overloaded with information and more forgetful then ever!) you might like these tips to naturally boost brain power. I especially like the mention of high antioxidant foods such as green tea, cocoa and berries!
http://bit.ly/dgdhqr

Once you are finished reading grab some Ginger Green Tea or Blueberry Truffles (or any that you like!) on our shop page
http://nicobellaorganics.com/_catalog_60474/nicobella_vegan_organic_dark_chocolate_truffles

Type in 'GreenTea' for 15% off your order through Monday August 2nd!






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Live Natural Live Well Radio with Heather Lounsbury

nichole dandrea - Thursday, July 29, 2010
Join Live Natural Live Well Radio on August 4th at 9 am as we chat with Heather Lounsbury, LAC. We'll be talking about how Spa Candy was created, the nutritional qualities of Nicobella Truffles and our new Nicobella Munch that will officially be out this fall!
http://ht.ly/2hQwC



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Nicobella Mama Release!

nichole dandrea - Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Yes, it's been a little while since we've blogged...we promise that this is first on our priority list come fall. But we have a good reason!

We have been working hard in the kitchen on our latest creations-Nicobella Munch. Los Angeles is sampling our Mama Munch right now and loving it! You can find more information at www.nicobellamama.com

And stay tuned...our two other "Munch" creations are delicious as well. Coco-Nut Munch (our version of a 'healthy Almond Joy' ) and Maple-Nut Munch (perfect for the sweet & salty lover) are coming soon!

If you'd like more information feel free to email us at nichole@nicobellaorganics.com.



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One of Many Benefits of Green Tea…

nichole dandrea - Monday, November 02, 2009

Eating your fruits and veggies, avoiding late night snacks and exercising daily? Yet still can’t seem to get rid of that extra layer of belly?

Drink green tea daily. There is increasing evidence that people who habitually drink green tea have lower overall body fat and waist circumference.

Green tea has a wide array of compounds such as amino acids, minerals and caffeine, but the reduction in body fat seems to be attributable to the polyphenol portion called catechins.

You may have heard of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which accounts for two thirds of the total catechins found in green tea. There are supplements sold with EGCG but it seems that they are probably not as beneficial as drinking your green tea daily.

The amount of green tea that has shown beneficial effects on body fat is equal to 4-5 cups of brewed green tea a day. However, the catechin content varies from brand to brand, and also depends on the way the tea is brewed.

Unless you are not able to have caffeine, drinking several cups of green tea daily may be a great addition to your healthy eating and exercise routine!

Our personal favorite green teas include Yogi  www.yogiproducts.com  and Bigelow  www.bigelowtea.com . Try delicious flavors like Blueberry and Pomegranate. Or, please visit our lovely friends at Bird Pick Tea & Herb if you live in the Los Angeles area www.birdpick.com for some of the most savory and fresh tea you'll ever sip!

 

 





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nicobella joins Abe’s Market!

nichole dandrea - Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Check out this fantastic new online shopping site www.abesmarket.com for all natural and unique products. We love Abe’s Market and are excited to be a part of their site! They connect buyers who want natural products with the people who make them. What’s fun about Abe’s Market is that you get the opportunity to learn the story behind each creator. You’ll read about who makes the product, what is in it, how is it made and even get to ask the seller specific questions. By shopping at Abe’s Market you can truly feel good about the products you’re purchasing! Be sure to check out Abe’s story…we think you’ll enjoy it. www.abesmarket.com/abe-story/





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Green Girl LA reviews nicobella vegan organic dark chocolate truffles

nichole dandrea - Thursday, October 22, 2009

Thanks so much to Siel for posting this great review!

http://greenlagirl.com/nicobella-vegan-organic-chocolate-truffles-decadence-with-antioxidants/





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nicobella in stores near you?

nichole dandrea - Wednesday, October 21, 2009

If you live in Seattle, Chicago or Los Angeles look for nicobella in select stores below:

Seattle, WA

Theo Chocolate www.theochocolate.com

Chocolate Box http://www.sschocolatebox.com/

 

Chicago, IL

Pair Chocolate www.pairchocolates.com

 

Pasadena, CA

Bird Pick Tea & Herb www.birdpick.com

 

Woodland Hills, CA

Juicy Ladies www.juicyladies.com

 

You can get your healthy chocolate gifts at any of these locations or online…stay tuned for our new online shop coming soon!

 






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free yoga!

nichole dandrea - Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Get ONE WEEK FREE YOGA during National Yoga Month September

Throughout the month of September, people across the country will have access to an entire week of free yoga classes by visiting www.yogamonth.org. The offer is part of the National Yoga Month campaign which is designed to educate, inspire and generate awareness of the positive impact of yoga on health.

During National Yoga Month, one of a select few national health observances, millions will come together for free events and activities. Festivities will take place across the U.S., with hundreds of studios, teachers, individuals and organizers taking part in their own hometowns. The events are all designed to educate people about the mind and body benefits of yoga practice.

Visit www.yogamonth.org to get your Yoga Month Card (One Week Free Yoga) and to invite family and friends too.






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nicobella packaging-a new look

nichole dandrea - Tuesday, August 04, 2009
within the article below you'll see a photo-it's the same 6-piece vegan truffle assortment but in our new packaging.
you can order it on our shop page or Theo's shop page http://theochocolate.com/products/theo-nicobella-vegan-confections.php. let us know what you think via our contact page or email nichole directly at nichole@nicobellaorganics.com. 
more new packaging pics coming soon...




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chocolate tasting creates some vegan buzz

nichole dandrea - Tuesday, August 04, 2009
it's been a while since we've blogged! we've been busy attending some summer events and planning for some fun chocolate tasting events in the fall.
Our friends from Vision Magazine had a taste of the truffles at the Live H20/Water for Darfur event and loved them! Check out a really nice review they wrote about the vegan truffles for their August issue:
http://visionmagazine.com/archives/0908/HolisticProducts.html




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