Trendy whipped coffee!

First of all, what is this whipped coffee that became viral overnight?!

Whipped coffee, aka Dalgona Coffee, is a popular South Korean drink that made its way to TikTok and gained its popularity by being super simple to make with only three ingredients:  1 tbsp instant coffee, 1 tbsp sugar mixed in 1 tbsp hot water and milk of your choice! 

We thought to experiment with ingredients we have at the Fit Bar- Four Sigmatic coffee mix (either ashwagandha mix, lions mane, or chaga blend) and Lakanto granulated Monk Fruit with a little Milkadamia (or any of our plant based milks) and my oh my was it fantastic so OF COURSE we are sharing this goodness with YOU!

Coffee creates a great start to your day providing you with energy and alertness, however, for some the caffeine comes with the jitters and an  unexpected mid-day crash. Lion’s Mane, Ashwagandha, and Chaga support a balance to prohibit the caffeine to make you go below your baseline so you don’t get any crashes or nervous jitters-you get clean, focused energy! Lion’s Mane aids in cognitive health, Chaga boosts immunity by increasing your white blood cell count, and Ashwagandha creates a balance of the two functions. These adaptogenic wonders promote  the stabilization of homeostasis so you optimize your daily function to be the best you!

Incorporating adaptogenic mushrooms into your diet is so easy and you genuinely feel a difference. If you are new to adaptogens, we recommend adding them to your coffee and get in the habit of adding them into your morning routine so you can be set for the day! What a better way to experiment than with whipped coffee made from ingredients you can get at your local Fit Bar Cafe!

The original whipped coffee recipe has 13 grams of sugar per serving which makes for a great sweet treat, but we aren’t huge fans of gnarly blood sugar spikes so to keep our glycemic levels in control, we substituted regular sugar for Lakanto granulated monk fruit! This delicious sweetener has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine as a cold and digestive aid and makes for a wonderful sugar substitute with no calories, no weird after taste, and works fabulously in your whipped coffee and not to mention keto, paleo, vegan, and gluten free!

Okay the moment you all have been waiting for! 

Here’s how to do it:

1. Get one packet of Four Sigmatic Coffee, One tablespoon of monk fruit, and one tablespoon of hot water in a bowl and whisk vigorously either by hand or with your own mixer 2-5 minutes until it is foamy!

   2. Get a cup of ice, pour in your favorite non-dairy milk, and top with the beautiful whipped coffee mixture! 
   3. Snap a pic and tag @fitbarcafe on the gram and enjoy!

For a complete guide check out this video: Superfood up your coffee

Superfood Your Skincare!

As consumers, we should be conscious of reading labels and ingredients to have an understanding of exactly we are surrounding ourselves with. This helps us to understand what it is we need and why rather than just purchasing things that truly do not give us benefits and ultimately are dissatisfying and might I say, a waste of money.

It goes without saying that at the Fit Bar, we take pride in our ingredients because we value how we nourish our bodies and strive to encourage our communities to do the same! There is a reason why we are a “superfood” cafe; our menu has nutritionist crafted- nutrient rich options that cater to your overall health and well-being. 

What if I told you superfoods aren’t just for eating and have incredible topical benefits? No, I’m not saying you should  order a Loco Cacao specifically to rub it on your face or put your Midnight Eclipse in your hair. However, I am encouraging you to look twice at your topical products and read those ingredients. 

Just like many food options, some topical products are full of unnecessary fillers and ingredients we do not know to pronounce much less ever learned in a chemistry class. So since we are taking the time to read ingredients in our meals, lets pause before we purchase the face cream that Kim Kardashian swears to be her end all be all and reflect on the ingredients.

As a superfood enthusiast, I find myself fascinated by blends of ingredients and how it makes me feel when I eat them on a daily basis and let me tell you, you feel an immediate difference (first things I personally noticed were less bloating, feeling fuller longer/more satisfied after meals, less acne, and more regular poops-yup I said it). Since my insides felt amazing, I thought to stop and start reading up on ingredients in products and looking toward products with the little green leaf.

Here is a breakdown of brands and products that I fell in love with and have the same ingredients as what we have in Fit Bar:

1. Youth to the People

Known as the “Superfood of Skincare”- chalk full of ethically sourced, nutrient dense ingredients that we also just so happen to serve at the Fit Bar! I recommend logging into their website and taking their 15 minute skincare assessment. 

All of their products are amazing however since I started using the Superberry Hydrate and Glow Oil I have not gone a DAY without it! Your skin feels so hydrated and glows brighter than the stars on a clear sky without feeling or appearing oily or greasy. Acai isn’t justy delicious and has amazing health properties when you eat it; this antioxidant rich berry fights the free radicals which delays signs of aging and gives skin a youthful glow. The goji berry (found on our famous Admiral and Thrive) is full of amino acids that help smooth the skin's appearance, tone and color.

2. Origins

Another clean beauty brand that has a good bang for your buck price point and incredible quality ingredients! 

I would put all my cards in saying that the Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion is hands down the best moisturizer for ANY skin type. This mushroom filled cream is watery, lightweight, JAM-PACKED with hydration, and reduces redness like it was never there! The Fit Bar Crew preaches the importance of reishi mushroom in helping to destress and release anxiety and Chaga mushroom to help boost immunity. This cream has both ingredients to topically soothe the skin and release tension that causes redness and stressed complections. 

3. Kopari

Kopari’s biggest ingredient in all of their products is the beloved coconut. At the Fit Bar we use endless coconut shreds, electrolyte full coconut water, and potassium rich coconut milk. Coconuts are nutrient dense full of good fats, potassium, manganese and so much more! 

The Kopari deodorant is a leader in clean deodorants, free from aluminum and ingredients no one can pronounce. This product is infused with activated charcoal (also found in our heavenly midnight eclipse) to help soothe and detoxify the pits while keeping you feeling and smelling fresh! 

*pro tip, when switching to ANY natural deodorant be sure to do a pit mask with aztech clay and apple cider vinegar to draw out any built up minerals and bacteria so the natural deodorant reacts with your own bodies chemistry-otherwise you will be creating more build-up and negating the purpose of using a natural deodorant.

4. Dr. Roebuck’s

This Aussie brand caters to all skin types with super basic ingredients with super beneficial properties! Their products don’t only help with skin treatments but also cater to skin maintenance. 

The Down Under Collagen Boosting Eye Treatment is full of collegian (which can also be added to your Fit Bar coffee’s, smoothies, and bowls for a boost of gut health, hair, skin, nail and joint support) and targets directly to the under eye area to help firm while the caffeine and arnica calms, depuffs, and brightens. It is also hyaluronic acid rich to help smooth out fine lines and wrinkles while preventing them as well! As they say, “maintenance is better than getting a new transmission.” 

5. Briogeo

This plant based hair brand has my favorite “everyone” shampoo-meaning it will do its job for all hair types- the Be Gentle Be Kind -green juice inspired shampoo and conditioner. This duo is a lifesaver for hair that needs a little extra gentle love (perfect for quarantine hair dye disaster hair). The two main ingredients are matcha and apple. Matcha is an antioxidant powerhouse, with vitamin c and natural caffeine (and tastes delicious with milkadamia) which helps to strengthen and bring vibrancy to dry/dull hair. Nutrient rich apples (don’t just sweeten your Fit Bar Juices) but give a punch of hydration to your locks!

So whether you’re looking to nourish your face, hair, pits, or tummy know the Fit Bar has your back in providing ingredient education and support to make healthy choices! 

The Best Non-dairy Milk Alternatives

The Best Non-dairy Milk Alternatives

I am about 99.99% certain that the first non-dairy milk alternative that came to your mind was almond with coconut as the runner up. Those are amazing options and I definitely still consume those but let me introduce you to a whole new non-dairy world. I’m talkin’ oat, macadamia, cashew, hemp, walnut, and even pea. All Fit Bar cafes are dairy free and offer a variety of 4-5 different kinds of plant-based milks for coffee drinks, bowls, and smoothies. We strive for organic and limited ingredients as often as possible to align with our mission of fueling our bodies with high quality nutrients. I encourage you to become a label reader while browsing the grocery store to catch all those unnecessary added sugars, gums, and natural flavors. If you want to take it to the next level, try making milks at home like oat or cashew which reduces waste and gives you the ability to control what is going into them. 

*Pro tip; if you strain your nut milks, take the pulp that you strained from the almonds, oats, cashews or whatever you used add it into your smoothies, baked goods, or any dishes to help reduce food waste!

Fit Bar offers unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened coconut milk, and lightly sweetened oat and hemp milk, and when available, unsweetened macadamia milk. (Store products may vary so call ahead for any questions or concerns!) Stop by to try one of our specialty drinks with creamy nut milk, a smoothie for some protein, or an acaí bowl to crush those sweet cravings. Feel free to ask our crew any questions you have about our non-dairy options or any other products we carry!

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Coach Liv, Pn1