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Nichole | Plant-Based Dietitian | Mind • Body • Planet

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🌱 dietitian nutritionist | author
🍏 feel better with plants + simple daily shifts
🌿 connecting food, health, + nature
@thisnourishedplanet

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Hi lovely friends! Wanted to share a bit about my background to help us get to know each other better. Please introduce yourself in the comments — I’d especially love for you to share some fun tidbits too!😃🫶🏼🤗

#dietitian #nutritionist #yogini #yogi #yogainstructor #plantbaseddietitian #vegan #vegansofig #vegandietitian #naturelover #ecoconscious #earthlove #chocolate #darkchocolate #author #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #womenauthors #foodformood #sleep #mood #brainhealth #nutritionwriter #nutrition #plantbasednutrition by @purely__planted

What’s one food quirk or ritual you have that makes PERFECT sense to you?🤭

#rituals #plantpowered #dietitian #confessions #morechocolateplease by @purely__planted

At this point, our trash can is mostly there for emotional support. 😅

But seriously… I had NO idea how much of what we were throwing away could actually be composted.

And once we started composting, I started feeling SO MUCH better about all of it.

(especially those rogue recipes that I used to make myself eat just not to waste them 😂)

Other compostables:
Coffee grounds.
Banana peels.
Paper towels and napkins.
Natural wine corks.
And more!

So much can not only avoid the landfill where it would sit in a trash pile taking up space and emitting greenhouse gases, but it can actually be turned into something that GIVES BACK to the earth, creating healthy soil, happy plants, and a thriving ecosystem.

It’s literally a win for everyone.

@compostnow makes turning scraps into soil so easy.

Just leave your bin outside your door for them to collect and replace with a new bin. The frequency depends on how often you’d like them to visit. They swap ours out every week, but maybe you only need every other week.

And I just learned they serve apartment complexes and condo buildings too!😃

This is one of those lifestyle shifts I made that makes me realize, I’ll never go back because it feels so good to create life out of waste.

Curious about composting but don’t know where to start?

If CompostNow serves your area, you can use my code nicholecomposts to get your first month free! Find the link in my bio. 🌎 https://compostnow.org/sign-up/?promo=nicholecomposts

Tell me, do you compost? Or is it something you’ve been curious about trying?

#CompostNowPartner #Composting #ReduceFoodWaste #HealthySoil #ThisNourishedPlanet by @purely__planted

A little farm with a lot of magic. 🌿✨

Just outside Atlanta, there’s a family-owned farm where nourishment goes way beyond what’s on your plate.

Although what’s on your plate is pretty spectacular, too. 😍

At Kaluna Farm Retreat, food is grown with care, prepared with love, and served with stories that connect you to the land and the people who nurture it.

There are fresh herbs in your mocktails, homemade tea waiting in your cabin, four-legged friends to greet you, and a beautiful yurt where you can move, breathe, read, or simply be. ✨

We even harvested comfrey and made our own herbal salve😍🌿

I was lucky enough to experience this special place through @jess.pfeff ’s SETTLE retreat, which brought together an incredible group of ✨ humans ✨ for a weekend of movement, breathwork, meaningful conversations, laughter, and connection.

One of the biggest takeaways? This was a reminder that when we slow down enough to connect with the natural world, we often connect more deeply with ourselves too. 💛

Thank you, Meg @kalunafarmretreat and the Kaluna Farm family 💛for creating such a special place, and Jess, for bringing us together to experience it. ✨

And huge thanks to @reidybrown and @shelbyadina for bringing your intuitive guidance and bowl magic to the weekend. 💛

Biggest appreciation for bestie @stacepro1 for flying into the ATL and making this journey together (and in a hurricane!).😂 Love and cherish you and our friendship💛✨💛

🌱 Save this for your next nature-filled getaway, and share it with someone who could use a little space to SETTLE.

#Organic #Retreat #Nature #SelfCare #Connection by @purely__planted

🍂 Before you bag those leaves, consider who’s living beneath them. 🐝

What looks like yard waste to us may actually be a winter home for some of our tiniest neighbors.

Here’s the dirt on why leaving the leaves matters:

🐝 Native bees: Some native bees overwinter in or near leaf litter, hollow stems, and the soil beneath our feet. Leaving these spaces undisturbed helps protect their habitat.

✨ Fireflies: Many fireflies spend much of their lives as larvae in moist soil and leaf litter. Removing leaves can disturb the habitat they depend on (which means we won’t see fireflies in the spring and summer!).

🦋 Butterflies & moths: Some species overwinter as eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises, or cocoons among fallen leaves.

🐦 Birds: Leaf litter provides habitat for insects and other small creatures that birds forage for, especially when food is scarce in the winter.

🌱 Soil & plants: As leaves break down, they return nutrients to the soil, help retain moisture, moderate soil temperatures, and support the organisms that keep soil healthy.

So, how can we leave the leaves AND keep a tidy yard?

🍁 Rake leaves off sidewalks and pathways and move them into garden beds or beneath trees.

🍁 Leave a loose layer of leaves around plants, keeping them away from trunks and crowns.

🍁 Create a quiet leaf-filled corner of your yard where wildlife can shelter undisturbed.

🍁 Let leaves remain through winter and into spring, giving overwintering creatures time to emerge.

Another benefit?

Less raking. Less bagging. Less work for us.

Nature has been recycling leaves and nourishing the earth long before we started putting them into bags.

Let’s let her do her thing. 💚

Will you leave some leaves this fall?

#LeaveTheLeaves #WildlifeLover #Bees #Fireflies #NatureLover by @purely__planted

What if one micro-moment of savoring dark chocolate could leave you feeling more grounded, present and connected? 🍫✨

That’s exactly what we’ll be exploring and experiencing during my breakout session at @momtalksatl as we use @xocolatlchocolate dark chocolate as the vehicle to open our senses and our minds, and to deepen our connection with ourselves and with others.

Nourishment goes beyond what we eat. It’s also about how we experience. ✨

That’s one of many things I love about the mission behind MomTalks. It’s an invitation to step away from the endless to-do lists, expectations, and responsibilities and make a little room for yourself.💞

Over two days, there will be honest conversations, expert perspectives, meaningful connections, and workshops exploring everything from relationships and health to grief, finances, and navigating life’s many transitions.

Whether you’re deep in the motherhood journey or someone who supports and cares for the women in your life, there’s something special about creating space to connect, learn, and simply be.

📍 Emory Miller-Ward Alumni House, Atlanta
📅 November 13–14, 2026

Learn more and grab your ticket at @momtalksatl (or link in bio!). Use discount code PARTNER20 for 20% off!

I’d love to see you there! 💚

#MomTalksATL #AtlantaEvents #MindfulLiving #DarkChocolate #Mindfulness by @purely__planted

Which speaks the loudest to you? ☀️ 💦 🥬 🍫 🐝 🫘

Little things that make life better 🌱💚

1. Drink your morning water before checking your phone.
2. Step outside and let the sunshine find your face.
3. Eat something crunchy, colorful, and grown from the earth.
4. Turn those forgotten fridge veggies into something delicious.
5. Try a grain you’ve never heard of. (Freekeh, anyone?)
6. Give beans the starring role at dinner.
7. Stop and watch a bee, butterfly, or bird doing its thing.
8. Add a handful of greens to something unexpected.
9. Let a piece of dark chocolate melt slowly on your tongue.
10. Give yourself permission to do absolutely nothing. Without guilt.

#life #eatyourgreens #eatmoreplants #selfcare #getoutside by @purely__planted

Join us at 10am and 10:30am for 2 "fall forward" food demos! by @purely__planted

We’re talking about protein ALL the time. But what about the planet? 🌱🌎

How much protein do we actually need?

Can plants provide enough? 🤔

And does it matter where our protein comes from—not just for our bodies, but for the health of the planet?

I’m excited to bring these questions together for a FREE virtual event as part of Atlanta Climate Week!

🌱 PROTEIN + PLANTS + PLANET
How Much Protein Do You Really Need—and What Does It Mean for the Planet?

Thursday, October 15
6:30–8 PM ET
Virtual + FREE!

As a dietitian, I’ve spent over 30 years helping people understand how food supports their health. And as someone who deeply loves and cares for the natural world, I believe it’s just as important to understand how our food choices affect the planet.

During this conversation, we’ll explore protein needs, plant versus animal protein, the environmental impact of our food choices, and simple ways to make more room for plants on our plates.

No perfection required. Just curiosity, connection, and practical steps toward nourishing ourselves and the planet. 💚

I’d love for you to join me!

🔗 Register through the link in my bio: https://bit.ly/ProteinPlantsPlanet

#AtlantaClimateWeek #Protein #PlantBasedNutrition #Sustainabikity #PlantBasedProtein by @purely__planted

Pumpkin spice & everything nice! 🎃🍁

We’re bringing all the cozy fall flavors to the Reynoldstown Farmers Market this Sunday!

Join me and dietitian-to-be, Ilona Kovaleva, for a fun, interactive Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Bowl Demo🎃🥣

We’ll be sharing why pumpkin is a nutritional powerhouse (hey there fiber, beta-carotene, and antioxidants😍), how to turn it into a creamy, delicious smoothie bowl, and creative ways to make it your own.

The best part? You get to build your own bowl! 🥣

✨ Learn about the nutritional benefits of pumpkin ✨ Watch us whip up a delicious fall-inspired smoothie bowl ✨ Get creative with your own toppings ✨ Taste your creation and take home the recipe

📍 Reynoldstown Farmers Market 📅 Sunday, October 18 ⏰ 10:30 AM 🌱 FREE and open to everyone!

Come for a taste of the fall, stay for your nutrition questions answered and leave with a little inspiration for your next breakfast or snack.

See you there! 🧡

#ReynoldstownFarmersMarket #AtlantaFarmersMarket #PumpkinSpice #PlantBasedNutrition #EatMorePlants by @purely__planted

This was a fun article to write! ✨

I asked a few of my fellow friend dietitians to get a little vulnerable and share their nutrition confessions—the things we encourage our clients to do but sometimes struggle to do ourselves.

And their answers are SO relatable.

Knowing what supports our health and actually putting it into practice are two very different things.

We’re all navigating busy schedules, competing priorities, old habits, and life!

The goal isn’t perfection. It’s awareness, compassion, and finding small ways to nourish ourselves that feel realistic and sustainable.

I hope these confessions remind you that even nutrition professionals are works in progress. And that healthy living isn’t about getting everything right all the time.

✨ Swipe through to see what we confessed!

Thank you for your vulnerability

@sheridietitian
@rutsu.nutrition
@theguthealthconnection
@nourish.con.gisela
@kcampbellnutrition

✨ ✨✨

What’s one healthy habit you know is good for you but sometimes struggle to practice?

🌱 And if you want to read the full confessions (plus how we’re working through them), head to the blog! Link in bio.

#dietitian #confessions #nutrition by @purely__planted

And there’s a bonus. ✨

Many of the foods that support midlife also support the planet.
🌏 🌱

Any of these top your list of nourishing foods?💚

#eatmoreplants #fiberandprotein #leafygreens #eatyourgreens #midlife by @purely__planted