Introducing Organifi!

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of Organifi considering it’s all the rage right now. It is an amazing superfood brand that carries multiple products packed with vitamins and minerals to support your immune system along with hair growth, nail growth, healthy skin, and much more! Fit Bar has recently brought this product in and it is now available for purchase! If you are not ready to fully commit to a whole tub of one of the Organifi products, we have add-ons available in single serving sizes that way you can try them out in a bowl, smoothie, or coffee and see how you like it! 

The Organifi products we currently have in stock are Green Juice which is a powdered supplement that has 11 superfoods, Gold which is a sweet turmeric powder combined with coconut milk powder and superfood mushrooms for an all around immune boost, and Red Juice which is a combination of acai, lemon, and Cordyceps mushroom to help boost your metabolism and carries potential anti-aging properties. All of these products have unique benefits and can be easily incorporated into your everyday routine. Below are a few recommendations that us at the cafe have to sneak these superfoods in and give you the best flavor.

Green Juice: Sweet and minty flavor, perfect for our green smoothies like the Green Machine and the Lean Green. You can also combine it with your favorite non-dairy milk and a scoop of chocolate or vanilla plant based protein for a low sugar, high protein drink on the go!

Gold: Sweet vanilla flavor with a hint of spices like cinnamon and turmeric. Combine it with steamed milk or over ice for a perfect anti inflammatory drink to start your morning with. Fit Bar’s little secret is to add two shots of espresso for an extra boost of caffeine!

Red Juice: Sweet berry flavor perfect to pair with an acai bowl or fruity smoothie. This product is delicious blended right into the base of your favorite acai bowl or smoothie to double up on those anti-oxidants. The flavor of this juice is so delicious we even recommend mixing it with just water to sip on throughout the day. 

Swing by one of our cafes to purchase your own Organifi product or let us whip you up a smoothie with a boost! Tag us on Instagram with your favorite Organifi product or one that you would love to try! Get ready for the warm weather and sunshine ☀

Coach Liv,

Pn1

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Email: live@fitbarcafe.com

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Lets Talk About Your Gut

Everyone has one but most of the time it’s hidden behind high waist pants and often ignored or talked down to. No one wants to address our gut even though so much goes on in those little powerhouses! 

Guts were once thought of as a simple organ however, as medical research has evolved, gut health has been notably one of the most complex and vital focuses when catering to overall health. Gut health is directly associated with so many other properties of our bodies such as our immune systems, mood, mental health, endocrine disorders, skin conditions, and more. Nutritionists always ask the dreaded question: “what is your poop like,” and that all comes down to gut so it’s easy to think of our guts as gross and ignore them.

Today, we aren’t going to be discussing the functions of a healthy gut as an organ. No ancient Chinese herbal tea secrets to a shining gut with flawless poops that creates glowing skin and complete health and wealth with a fountain of youth on the side. No. Ever heard the saying “trust your gut”? Lets dig into that mindset. 

Why is it so difficult to listen to our guts? We all know the feeling-whether its butterflies, a “sick to my stomach,” this-or-that feeling. We have been there. We put up fights with ourselves and are constantly second guessing our motives no matter how simple they may be. So what good is intuition when your head, heart, and GUT are all arguing? 

However, we may feel from past experiences that our intuition has wronged us when in reality, maybe the outcome wasn’t your ideal picture-perfect situation but in that moment, to you, it was right. To you, it held value. That is where the conflict comes from, intuition being overcome by our own generating of reason and the blurred lines of expectations vs. reality. 

Often, people seek friends, family, mentors, other trustworthy third parties for help and insight when there is a sticky situation that arises. It is important to hear someone outside of our own heads. However, self-reliance will be created based off of our intuition and the influence of others and past situations whether or not we are aware of that.

As humans, we are born recognizing patterns and draw conclusions based on past experiences generated from those patterns. For instance, when someone approaches you and pulls the ye old “we need to talk,” more often than not, it won’t be news you are dying to hear. Another example is walking by mall kiosks-what do we do? Just move forward and don’t make eye contact because its a trap and someone will sell you something. That’s like intuition, we identify and store patterns and when situations occur and our brain gives us the corresponding past experiences so you can react (either fight or flight).

Life is but an endless search for truth, but sometimes we come across the “illusion of validity: a subjective sense, often misleading and dangerous, of truth,” (Kahneman,  Conditions for Intuitive Expertise). 

It’s important for us to recognize our intuition and gut feelings to create a separation because ultimately we know what we want. Fear overpowers when assumptions of the unknown are made..

Self-awareness is vital to our own experiences (as the individual self) we are existing in and are creating. We must understand our own wants and needs in order to comprehend that of those around us. Therefore, when making decisions (especially ones where our guts are screaming at us) it is important to truly understand the potential outcomes of the various directions or have a willing flexibility to flow with whatever may happen..

Ultimately, you are the expert in your own existence and curator of your own experiences. Insight from others or google searches may help bring you clarity and an understanding of not being alone. However, no one has worn your shoes, no one knows your willingness to sacrifice to overcome challenges or create accomplishments. You hold the wheel to your own destiny and your gut is your intuition-trust yourself, believe in yourself and clarity will follow.

Kickstart your Health

Becoming a certified nutrition coach has really opened up my eyes to a new world that I didn’t know existed. There are so many different approaches and no right or wrong ways to do things,

it is all about mindset and what works best for YOU.

It’s easy to get sucked into the media and things you see online that claim to be the best when they’re really just a money grab. Drinking a certain packaged tea won’t magically make you skinny, a protein shake at the same time every morning won’t make you magically lose 10 pounds, and exercising three hours a day seven days a week doesn’t make you fit.

All of these things can be factors in your health and wellness journey but they are not magic and are not sustainable in the long run. 

We often need to switch our thoughts to get out of a negative mindset towards health and wellness and instead, think of small things each day that you can do and are sustainable, that will help you in the long run.

It’s important to remember that everyone goes at their own pace and living a healthier lifestyle is not a competition with anyone.  It is up to us to remind ourselves that our lifestyle goals should only be about ourselves, this helps protect us from falling into the rabbit-hole of comparison... which is not what a sustainable wellness journey is about.

The only goals we should have should be about ourselves. 

Nutrition is such a broad category and can be a little nerve wracking so if you want to kick- start your healthy lifestyle but are unsure of where to start, Fit Bar is here to help you with nutrition coaching, personalized plans, and even just advice.

We have certified nutrition coaches on staff and our crew is educated on all of our supplements, drinks, and eats.

So, stop by a cafe or send us an email at live@fitbarcafe with all of your questions and comments.

All Fit Bar menu items are customizable whether you’re vegan, paleo, sensitive to certain foods, or just wanna switch it up; we have something for everyone!

Down below are a few of our favorite alternatives to stay clear of allergies and restrictions:

*Lean Green Smoothie: This smoothie uses half the amount of banana for a lighter and fluffier smoothie, raw cacao nibs for a crunch factor without the added sugar, and spinach to sneak in those greens and a boost of vitamins your body will love! 

*House-made Paleo Granola: A combination of nuts and seeds mixed with a no added sugar monk fruit maple syrup and a dash of cinnamon, this house-made granola is gluten free, vegan, paleo, sugar free, and packed with omega-3s! A great substitute for our traditional granola if you have any food sensitivities or want an extra flavor boost.

*Green Machine Smoothie: A veggie packed smoothie with just the right amount of sweet and tart. 

Email: live@fitbarcafe.com

Instagram: @fitbarcafe

Coach Liv, Pn1