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Nourish
Simple recipes, seasonal rituals, and nutrition spotlights that make food feel like fuel and pleasure.


The Ancient Grain Salad That’s Nourishing Your Body (A High Protein Grain!)& Supporting a More Regenerative Future: Adlai Harvest Salad Jar
Meet adlai : an ancient grain also known as Job’s tears (Coix lacryma-jobi). With its beautiful pearl-like shape, chewy texture, and naturally nutty flavor, adlai is a grain that deserves a place in modern kitchens. Often compared to a combination of rice and barley, this nutrient-dense grain is a delicious way to add variety, plant-based protein, and texture to your favorite meals.

Francesca Nardelli
3 days ago4 min read


My Favorite Daily Protein Snack Recipe: The Perfect Sweet Treat
I make a batch of these frozen protein bars and keep them in the freezer all week.
They're rich, creamy, naturally sweetened with banana, packed with protein, and finished with a crisp layer of dark chocolate that cracks perfectly with every bite. It feels indulgent, but it's made with ingredients that leave me feeling energized.

Francesca Nardelli
Jul 262 min read


Summer Seasonal Produce Guide: Eating with the Seasons in Glow Jars
One of the core principles behind Glow Jars is eating with the seasons. Seasonal produce is harvested at its peak, offering vibrant flavor, natural freshness, and a wide variety of nutrients that support overall wellness. During the summer months, fruits and vegetables are naturally lighter, more hydrating, and ideal for creating satisfying meal prep recipes.
The Glow Jars Summer Edition incorporates many of these seasonal ingredients into balanced, high protein meals design

Francesca Nardelli
Jul 73 min read


Why I Created Glow Jars®: A Simpler Way to Eat Well
Glow Jars® is More Than Meal Prep
Despite the name, Glow Jars® isn't about making picture-perfect mason jars for Instagram.
It's a method.

Francesca Nardelli
Jun 302 min read


My Entire Journey Has Always Been About Questioning The US Food System
If there is a movement I hope people join, it is not veganism itself. It is the movement toward a food system that values health over convenience, transparency over marketing, and most importantly, the wellbeing of people, animals, and our planet over profit.

Francesca Nardelli
Jun 143 min read


My Current Caesar Salad Recipe Obsession
Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing (measure with your heart) with Homegrown Sprouting Company Alfalfa Clover Sprouts!
Base:
1/4 cup tahini
Juice of 2 lemons
Umami + depth:
2-3 tbsp nutritional yeast (don’t be shy here!!)
1 to 2 tbsp caper juice
Pinch of MSG (Dime blend)

Francesca Nardelli
Apr 212 min read


Nutrition to Support Cortisol Metabolism From Chronic Stress
If you are living in a chronically stressful environment, your body is likely living in fight or flight mode, and your cortisol levels can stay elevated.

Francesca Nardelli
Feb 163 min read


My Secret to Diet Planning and the Power of a Structured Meal Plan (lessons from bodybuilding)
Ten years ago, while training for bodybuilding competitions, I learned how much impact a repetitive meal plan can have on physical goals. During that time, I maintained roughly 12% body fat, which is at the lowest end of the healthy range for women. To achieve that, I ate the exact same meals every day for months.

Francesca Nardelli
Jan 274 min read


Seasonal Nutrition Guide : Winter Edit
Eating with the seasons is a practical way to support your body. During the colder months, focus shifts to hardy vegetables and fruits that store well or thrive in low temperatures. These foods provide the fiber and nutrients necessary to maintain energy and support the immune system

Francesca Nardelli
Jan 252 min read


(RE)Introducing Raw 30
RAW 30 is not meant to be punishment. It's not meant to be restrictive. It's not meant to be exhausting, expensive, unenjoyable.

Francesca Nardelli
Jan 142 min read


Why I Only Eat Organic
The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified glyphosate as a probable human carcinogen in 2015. Other regulatory agencies disagree with that classification, which is important to note. What is not debated is that glyphosate residue is present in the food supply and that humans are exposed to it regularly.
For me, that alone is enough to care.

Francesca Nardelli
Dec 30, 20254 min read


Why You Can Drink Water and Still Be Dehydrated
You can drink water all day and still feel depleted. Low energy. Brain fog. Puffiness. That is not a discipline issue. It is a mineral issue. Without electrolytes, water does not stay where it is needed. This is where electrolyte balance matters.

Francesca Nardelli
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Why Coconut Water Is My Go To for Hydration and Healing
Coconut water is naturally rich in electrolytes, especially potassium, magnesium, and sodium in a balanced form that the body recognizes easily. It supports hydration at a cellular level, not just surface level thirst.

Francesca Nardelli
Dec 18, 20253 min read


From Influencer to Marketing Expert: the Vegan Trend is Dead -- I’m Reclaiming Plant Based Eating
Like every wellness wave, big corporations smelled money and did what big corporations do. They built ultra-processed, lab-created products that promised health but delivered confusion. People trusted the “vegan” label assuming it meant better. healthier. cleaner.

Francesca Nardelli
Dec 7, 20254 min read


Homemade Green Goddess Glow Bowl
This bowl was inspired by one of my favorites from Life Alive. It is the kind of meal that reminds you that beautiful food does not have to be complicated. You take a few fresh ingredients. Treat them with respect. Add a sauce that makes your shoulders drop a little. Suddenly you feel human again.

Francesca Nardelli
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Tofu Poke Glow Bowl
Ingredients
(Serves 2)
For the bowl
1 cup cooked sushi rice or brown rice
1 cup cubed extra-firm tofu (pan-seared or air-fried until golden)
½ cup diced cucumber
½ cup shredded carrot
½ cup pickled or fermented daikon or kimchi
¼ cup thinly sliced red cabbage
¼ avocado, sliced or cubed
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
¼ cup sprouts or microgreens
Optional: nori strips, edamame, or mango for brightness

Francesca Nardelli
Nov 8, 20252 min read


The Vibrant Glow Bowl
This is not just a salad. It is nourishment you can see. Bright beets, creamy avocado, crisp cabbage, golden corn, and a burst of blackberries meet ancient rice and a handful of fresh sprouts. Every bite feels like sunlight and soil, pure living energy.

Francesca Nardelli
Nov 8, 20252 min read


What It Was Like Prepping for Shark Tank (and Growing Nearly 40 Pounds of Sprouts in My Apartment)
Leading up to The Sprouting Company’s Shark Tank episode, I grew over 25 large 32-oz jars of sprouts ..... I did the math, that’s about 40 pounds of living greens.

Francesca Nardelli
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Why Fabalish Is Changing the Game for People With Food Allergies (top 9 allergen free!)
It’s the kind of product you can throw on your grain bowl, dip your falafel in, or spread on a sandwich and instantly become a crack addict for this sauce.

Francesca Nardelli
Oct 30, 20252 min read


The Citrus Glow: Why Oranges Deserve a Spot in Your Daily Ritual
Bright, refreshing, and packed with nutrients, oranges aren’t just a snack, they’re a science backed beauty and wellness ritual. Let’s break down why this citrus belongs in your daily Release · Align · Glow flow.

Francesca Nardelli
Sep 23, 20252 min read
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