truffles

Written by Katie Occhipinti
We would like to introduce the newest spring member of nicobella organics—the lime basil truffle. Although lime and basil may sound like an unusually pairing with chocolate, these two clean and fresh ingredients help create the most uniquely different truffle. After all, lime and basil are two ingredients that are most known [...]

Spices have been utilized in a myriad of ways for thousands of years. Cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper are a few of the most powerful spices around. The following highlights some of their health benefits:

Cinnamon

Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties: Cinnamon prevents oxidation (browning) of foods due to its antioxidant capability. In addition, studies [...]

Science has confirmed what Native American Indians knew a long time ago. Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, offer various health benefits. Here are some of the nutritional and medicinal benefits:
Very good source of manganese: Consuming ¼ cup of pumpkin seeds provide 74% of the recommended daily value of manganese.  Therefore, pumpkin seeds may be beneficial in [...]

Are you looking to add a little zing into your life? Consider incorporating ginger into your diet for some added spice without adding unnecessary calories. One ounce of ginger has less than 5 calories. Ginger contains more than 400 active ingredients, which provide a variety of health benefits.
Here are some of the benefits:
1. Ginger [...]

During hot summer days or nights, you may want to try a delicious, refreshing cold drink such as oat milk.  As the name implies, oat milk is derived from oat groats.  Since oat groats are minimally processed, they maintain their nutritional value.  Oat milk is a great alternative to cow’s milk for those of you [...]

Why does a cut apple turn brown sitting on the counter?  Oxidation.  Oxidation is the process whereby a substance interacts with oxygen and occurs in all cells including cells in our body.  As oxygen interacts with cells, it may alter the cell, causing 1-2% of the cells to turn into free radicals.  Free radicals may [...]

The 80/20 rule was mentioned in the last blog but before we go into that here is a little ‘taste’ of what our chocolate cleanse includes:
Breakfast
1/2 c oatmeal
3/4 c unsweetened oat milk
1/2 c berries
1/2 c walnuts
2 Tbsp of flax meal
1 Tbsp of cocoa powder
1 tsp cinnamon

1 c Chai tea (to replace the [...]

The month of January can often be gloomy, cold, dark and long. During this time it's more important than ever to eat vibrant and healthy foods that give you energy rather than take away your energy.
Here are 6 reasons why sunflower seeds are a perfectly healthy option to prevent the winter blues:
HIGH IN PROTEIN AND [...]

Eating pumpkin pie for dessert this Thanksgiving? Or purchased some pumpkin chai truffles for your guests? Did you know that we use whole pumpkin seeds to make our pumpkin truffle?

Here is the scoop on the health benefits of this lovely seed:

•power packed with antioxidants
•high in fiber, helping with digestion
•rich in B vitamins, folate, and vitamin E
•abundance [...]