Welcome to The Clean Plate!
My name is Nikki and I am Natural Chef based in Southern California. My cooking is focused on supporting mental and physical health through whole, real foods. I graduated from Bauman College, a holistic nutrition and culinary arts academy. I began my health journey through a lifetime of allergies, intolerances, insecurities, and frustration. When I began to experiment with my food; the types, preparation, source, nutritional quality, etc, I began to fall in love with the creative and loving process of cooking. I hope to inspire healthy changes in others as I strive for this more balanced approach to food and life.
I personally follow a whole foods, gut-healing diet which, in a nutshell, includes meat, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruits, and tubers. I believe that real, whole foods do wonders for our mental and physical energy as well as support vitality and excellence in physical fitness and overall health.
I spend most of my days hanging with my two kids, practicing yoga, walking my giant St. Bernard (#tinyforpresident) and planning a home remodel with my husband. I also enjoy hiking, bouldering, lifting, and volleyball.
Here I share recipes, inspiration and the ins and outs of my personal health journey and lifestyle. Take a look around, try some recipes, and leave comment or two.
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