NOURISH – The Restaurant at Optima Camelview Village in Scottsdale

A casual restaurant, Nourish serves comfort food with a healthy twist.

Choose from a variety of delicious choices that won't make you feel guilty! Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free options also available.

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Nourish Yourself

With so much external drama around, we either forget to nourish ourselves or simply don't know how. Much of the information available on healthy eating, weight loss, proper nutrition, fitness, and self care is either incorrect, incomplete, or provided by people without your best interest in mind. Here you will find a variety of items to help you nourish your body, mind, and soul in the best possible way for YOU!

Nourishing Quotes

"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well." ~Virginia Wolf.

Allergies, You, and Your Dog: It’s Probably the Food

Coal and Holly: Kirstin's dogs

Coal and Holly: Kirstin's dogs

Dogs have allergies just like people have allergies.  Scratching, dry skin, ear infections, skin irritations, sneezing, hormonal imbalances, thyroid complications, gas, vomiting, and diarrhea are all symptoms that may indicate that the food you’re eating or the diet you are giving your pet are wrong.   And, most (or nearly all) of the symptoms can be dramatically reduced or eliminated by removing common allergy causing foods.

Four of the top food allergens for people and dogs are… Click to continue reading… Allergies, You, and Your Dog: It’s Probably the Food

But the Package Says It’s Good for Me!

My fellow National Speakers Association friend Ron Culberson, CSP, is a humorist and one hellova guy.  He posted a short article today that was definitely worth a re-posting here on Nourish123.  As in most of Ron’s rantings, not only is it funny, it brings up a spectacular point.  This one is about the packaging of food: don’t take nutritional advice from the package! You can check out more on Ron at www.Funsulting.com

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Cocoa Krispies boost your immune system, Kellogs claims.

Cocoa Krispies boost your immune system, Kellogs claims.

Cocoa Krispies is Not Healthy?

San Francisco attorney Dennis Herrera has challenged Kellogg Company suggesting that Cocoa Krispies does not “support your child’s immunity” as the cereal boxes previously claimed. If you’d like to read the more serious version of this issue, go here: S.F.’s Dennis Herrera Stands up to Kellogg.

Is Kellogg so stupid that it thinks we will believe that a brown sugary rice cereal that turns your milk an unnatural color is good for your immune system? Please. And are we, as consumers, stupid enough to believe it? I’d like nothing more than for Cocoa Krispies to be good for me. But as Jack Lalanne said, “If it tastes good, spit it out.” Some of you may question whether Cocoa Krispies does taste good and I will allow you that. I’m more of a Cap’n Crunch man myself anyway. But most of the children in America… Click to continue reading… But the Package Says It’s Good for Me!

The first sign…

Owner Kirstin Carey shows off the new vinyl sign located on the Nourish restaurant window.

Owner Kirstin Carey shows off the new vinyl sign located on the Nourish restaurant window.

Nourish...coming soon!

Nourish...coming soon!

The first real sign that Nourish will be opening soon in Optima Camelview Village is now displayed on one of the west side windows of the restaurant.

Stay tuned to see what happens next!

Nourish – Coming to Optima Camelview Village!

ANNOUNCING….LOGO NOURISH

COMING TO OPTIMA CAMELVIEW VILLAGE
MARCH 2010!

Nourish brings you more than just a place to sit and eat.  You get:

  • Casual style restaurant serving delicious comfort food with a healthy twist
  • Nourish Express – prepackaged meals to-go including beer and wine options
  • Delivery to residents of Optima Camelview Village
  • Catering for local parties and events
  • Full service bar in restaurant serving wine, beer, and cocktails
  • An internet bar complete with easy access electrical outlets and free wi-fi
  • Two full-sized outdoor patios
  • Private dining room with its own private patio
  • Nourish Personal Meals – Created based on your goals, needs, and lifestyle – available for pick-up or delivered right to your door.

See a .pdf version of the menu…

Optima Camelview Village: Home of Nourish

Optima Camelview Village: Home of Nourish

60% of People are Lactose Intolerant

Milk does NOT do a body good.

Milk does NOT do a body good.

Milk…it does NOT do a body good!

If you have challenges with gas, bloating, cramps, or other stomach ailments, lactose may be the cause.  Just check out this USA Today article published August 30, 2009 on how many people around the world cannot digest milk.

Chances are, you are one of them….

Click here to go to USA Today article…

Brilliant Product Used to Make Toasted Grilled Steak & Veggie Confetti Wrap

This fabulous product is low in calories, low in sugar, but high in protein and high in fiber.  A winner!

Flatout Flatbread

I’ve discovered a fabulous new product that I encourage you (unless you have a wheat or gluten allergy) to try.   It’s called “Flatout Flatbread.

Though there are only 100 calories per wrap, it’s incredibly high in fiber (8 grams!), a good source of protein, low in carbs and low in sugar.  They’re extremely versatile, and taste great.

Reading labels is good for your body, mind, and soul!

Reading labels is good for your body, mind, and soul!

Below is the recipe for a healthy dish (easily made vegetarian) I whipped together the other night for dinner using this product and a bunch of leftovers in the fridge.  I call it: Toasted Grilled Steak and Veggie Confetti Wrap.

Obviously, you can exchange the steak for your favorite protein or replace any of the veggies with your favorites.  Click to continue reading… Brilliant Product Used to Make Toasted Grilled Steak & Veggie Confetti Wrap

NourishTV: Mac & Cheese with Veggies (and a Lot Less Guilt)

Watch this 19 minute video on making Mac & Cheese with Veggies which is delicious and much healthier than the old standard.  So give up the guilt and get flavor and comfort of this classic!

Mac & Cheese with Veggies (and A Lot Less Guilt)

Veggies and some other tweeks make this classic dish full of flavor, but low on guilt!

Veggies and some other tweeks make this classic dish full of flavor, but low on guilt!

For the past two nights, I craved Mac & Cheese.  Seriously, I was obsessing about it.  So, to avoid doing something really terrible like buying a prepackaged commercial brand of the stuff and regretting it the second I swallowed the last bite, I had to take on the project myself.

Mac & Cheese  has to be one of my all time favorite dishes.  Though, I’ve nearly given up the dish as the good ones are loaded with saturated fat and calories that just don’t seem worth it.  Well, until now.  Last night, I took on this classic dish and spruced it up with enough healthy ingredients, that I didn’t regret eating one single bite.  (Did I mention that I had seconds?)

Of course, I also wanted to make sure that I didn’t destroy the great taste and comfort of the dish which has made it a classic at dinner tables and parties for so many years.  I’m all about making dishes healthy (or healthier) but if they don’t taste good than WHAT’S THE POINT?

Click below for the recipe for this made-over classic with a bunch of veggies, lots of color, and a lot less guilt.

Click to continue reading… Mac & Cheese with Veggies (and A Lot Less Guilt)

Eggplant Parmesan that’s Not Soggy

Fantastic Eggplant Parmesan that will have you begging for more!

Fantastic Eggplant Parmesan that will have you begging for more!

When Eggplant Parmesan is made well, it’s fantastic.  Sadly, the good ones are few and far between.  Even reputable restaurants serve soggy or mushy eggplant dishes.

Why bother with eggplant?

Eggplant is a wonderful source of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, copper and thiamin (vitamin B1). It is also a good source of vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin. Eggplant also contains phytonutrients such as nasunin and chlorogenic acid.  It’s great in protecting against free radicals and helps boost brain power and lower cholesterol.

Now that you know why you want to eat eggplant, here’s how you make it taste great without being mushy.
Click to continue reading… Eggplant Parmesan that’s Not Soggy

Is Your “Healthy Diet” Working Against You? Read Jason’s Story.

Though fruit is commonly belived to be "healthy" it is probably working against you.

Though fruit is commonly believed to be "healthy" it may be working against you.

Jason, a frustrated friend, who has been faithfully going to the gym and lifting weights five days a week has been building muscle, but was having difficulty trimming down.  He was also feeling tired and sluggish during the day.   He stopped by the other night to chat about his eating.

Though Jason had been following a strict meal plan, it was sabotaging his efforts in several ways.

Click to continue reading… Is Your “Healthy Diet” Working Against You? Read Jason’s Story.