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SISTERS WITH A GOAL TO REDEFINE FOOD AS FUEL
AS A PHYSICIAN, I SPENT MOST OF MY LIFE STUDYING THE BODY AND WAYS TO TREAT PAIN. HOWEVER, AFTER SUFFERING A SIGNIFICANT ACCIDENT AND A STRING OF MEDICAL ISSUES, I REPEATEDLY FOUND MYSELF IN THE UNFAMILIAR ROLE OF THE PATIENT. CONVINCED THERE HAD TO BE MORE NATURAL REMEDIES THAN WHAT I WAS PRESCRIBED, I ENLISTED THE HELP OF MY HEALTH ENTHUSIAST SISTER AND TOGETHER WE EMBARKED ON THE ROAD TO NIRVANA.
NINAExercise and recovery was a natural focus as working out has always been my daily solace. With my hectic schedule, I relied on readily available protein bars as a quick meal. I was frustrated that the available protein bars were either nutritionally balanced, but full of artificial and low quality ingredients, or were all natural, but had the macronutrient profile of a candy bar. Without a good alternative, we began making our own.Once we started researching ingredients with various health benefits- Nirvana Bars was born. |
NEDDAAs a huge advocate of proper diet and as someone who doesn’t cook – I’m all about convenient nutrition. With a background in business and production, it was a natural fit as we brought our individual skills to the project. I’ve always aligned myself with the adage of making food your medicine so medicine doesn’t become your food – so I couldn’t wait to bring these bars to market.As sisters, Nirvana Bars is our passion and providing clean functional food is our mission. |
THE INGREDIENTS
 100% Whey Protein Isolate: Whey protein is a complete protein comprised of the 9 essential amino acids – in the necessary proportions – that are vital for muscles to recover and grow. We chose the highest, purest, quality isolate because it is easily and quickly absorbed to enhance recovery following exercise. |
 Organic Sweetened Cacao Nibs*: Cacao nibs are the least processed and most natural form of chocolate. They include a plant-based source of iron and are also a source of fiber, flavonoids, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants.*ONLY IN OUR CHERRY PISTACHIO BARS |
 Organic Quinoa Crisps: One of only a few plant foods considered a “perfect protein” delivering all 20 amino acids. This seed is a source of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants such as flavonoids, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. |
 Chicory Root Fiber: From the flowering chicory plant and a source of the soluble fiber inulin. It also includes antioxidants, which in plants often come in the form of compounds called phenolics. |
 Organic Ginger Root Powder: Is comprised of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. |
 Organic Clover Honey: Includes vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. |
 Organic Buckwheat Groats: Not technically a grain or a cereal, buckwheat is derived from the seeds of a flowering plant. It is gluten-free and wheat-free and includes protein (including all 9 essential amino acids) and fiber. |
 GLUTEN-FREE Oats: Source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other biologically active compounds found in plants, such as phytochemicals – acting as antioxidants. As one of the first cereals cultivated by man, it is one of civilizations most ancient grains. |
 Turmeric Root Extract (Curcumin C3 Complex®): The flavonoid antioxidant, curcumin, is primarily responsible for turmeric’s health benefits. Standardized to 95% curcuminoids- our curcumin is of the highest quality. It is plant-derived and comes from a trusted source to ensure its quality and purity. |
 Black Pepper Fruit Extract (Bioperine®): Because curcumin is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream, consuming piperine (a compound found in black pepper) with it helps to significantly enhance the absorption of curcumin, along with several other minerals and vitamins. |
 Pistachios: Source of protein, vitamins, minerals, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and antioxidants such as flavonoids and phytosterols. |
 Organic Cocoa Powder: Source of fiber, antioxidants – including flavonoids, magnesium, potassium – and it includes plant-based source of iron. |
 Organic Flaxseed Oil: Is comprised of vitamins, minerals, and omega-3s. |
 Organic Matcha Tea Powder: Is comprised of antioxidants- including EGCG. It also includes chlorophyll and vitamins. |
 Organic Coconut*: Coconut meat is a source of medium-chain fatty acids and it contains 17 amino acids- notably threonine, making it a plant based protein. It is also a good source of fiber and iron.*ONLY IN OUR CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARS. |
 Organic Walnuts*: Source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Walnuts include ellagic acid- another naturally occurring plant chemical working as an antioxidant.*ONLY IN OUR CHOCOLATE COCONUT AND CHERRY PISTACHIO BARS. |
 Organic Chia Seeds: An edible seed dating back to ancient Mayan and Aztec cultures, chia is a plant-based protein source with all 9 essential amino acids. In addition, it is a source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. |
 Sea Salt: Includes essential minerals and nutrients that are removed from standard table salt during the refining process. |
 Organic Beetroot Powder: Is comprised of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. |
 Organic 100% Cacao Chocolate Chips*: Made only with 100% pure cacao. No added ingredients. All the same amazing benefits as cacao nibs.*ONLY IN OUR CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARS. |
 Almonds*: In addition to delivering vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, they also include antioxidants such as phytosterols.*ONLY IN OUR PEANUT BUTTER & HONEY AND CHERRY PISTACHIO BARS. |
 Organic Hemp Seeds: Another plant based protein source that includes all 9 amino acids as well as a source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. |
 Organic Coconut Nectar: Source of minerals, vitamins, and 17 amino acids. Coconut nectar, or “coconut palm” nectar, comes from the sweet sap tapped from the thick flowering stems of the coconut blossom. |
 Organic Cinnamon: Is comprised of polyphenol antioxidants. It can also be used as a natural food preservative. |
 Organic Pure Peanuts and Peanut Butter*: A source of potassium, fiber, healthy fats, magnesium, vitamin E, and antioxidants. (The flaxseed oil in our bars contain additional omega-3’s to improve the fatty acid profile of peanut butter.)*ONLY IN OUR PEANUT BUTTER & HONEY BARS. |
 Organic Almond Butter: In addition to delivering vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, it also includes antioxidants such as phytosterols. |
 Dried Plums: Source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals- including manganese, iron, and plant phenolics functioning as antioxidants. |
 Organic Dried Wild Blueberries: Wild blueberries are generally more beneficial than conventional blueberries and also include anthocyanin, which act in plants as antioxidants. They are comprised of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. |
 Organic Dried Montmorency Tart Cherries: We specifically picked tart cherries due to their antioxidant activity as they deliver a range of bioactive compounds, including one of nature’s classes of flavonoids- anthocyanin. Anthocyanin act in plants as antioxidants and are thought to be beneficial during exercise. |
My goal is to get into the fashion show taking place in NYC, get my own custom made gown for the beauty pageant, and have Vila Beauty Resources get to worldwide shopping. My favorite song is Billionaire by Bruno Mars because I want to earn enough money to help give back to my country, especially to unfortunate kids residing in orphanages and the elderly. Every time I hear the song it gives me more motivation and strength. I love a variety of foods from countries in Asia such as Thailand. Japan, Cambodia, and many more. My habit is to taste and try many different varieties of food from various countries. My daily activities are running, walking, and Zumba. My workday starts from 5 am until 9 pm every day as a financial advisor. I offer free financial advice to low-income families, provide free education on how to manage monthly appliance bills, and to earn extra income. The current world situation for me is people need to be cleaner and educated about waste, especially in plastic issues and climate change. Furthermore saving more and planting more organic foods. If I had a chance to do one more thing I will do my best to end starvation and homelessness. We live in a world of people who are always wasting, but many others are unfortunate, living without enough to survive. Where I live, entrepreneurs and small businesses have the chance to thrive and are able to help the locals put food on the table if possible. I’ve started to feed the homeless every month because I feel they’re being forgotten from the world. I am a very energetic and passionate person. I love to create opportunities for others and help guide young people on the path to creating more opportunities for themselves and others. I believe in creating opportunities rather than waiting around for someone else to provide me with one. I love to take control of my work or environment I’m placed in. I love to provide support to low-income families in any way I can and to help them find a way to improve their situation. In order to create a better world, we need to start with poverty. “Educate to elevate” is what I firmly believe in. I believe that education and open-mindedness will bring happiness to others. Having more opportunities can bring joy and help others be less strenuous. Starting small but being consistent can make for a better future. Start with one family at a time. I dream of one-day ending starvation and homelessness around the world. To live in a world where everyone has a happy life, free of the fear of living out on the streets or not having enough to put food on their tables. Just a simple world with no worries and stress in their life.
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