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NICOLETTE’S STORY

Years ago, Nicolette was a busy yoga instructor, teaching multiple classes each week and noticing a troubling trend: illness was prevalent among her students and even her fellow instructors.

However, her journey into holistic health truly began when her best friend's father, diagnosed with terminal cancer at 72, defied odds by embracing metabolic nutrition and detoxification-using food as medicine. Witnessing his 22-year survival ignited Nicolette's passion to explore this method and help others.

Nicolette delved into nutrition and chronic disease reversal, earning her Masters and a Ph.D. Over 25 years, she studied ecological and human health, learning from experts globally. She explored healing food systems on five continents, from Australia to Europe, Africa to Asia, and Mississippi to the Six Nations in Canada. Through rigorous scientific training and research, she gained insight into the shortcomings of many fad diets and health programs touted online, understanding why they often fail to deliver real results.

With $350,000 in personal investment, countless hours of research, and a commitment to learning, Nicolette authored a book, launched a top-ranked podcast, started a charity, produced an award-winning film, earned her doctorate in social sciences, became a sought-after speaker, and established a chain of plant-based cafes, the Green Moustache Cafe. Transitioning from a government job to a 6 to 7-figure entrepreneur, she now leads four successful health companies, including the nonprofit she always dreamed of.

Recognizing the lack of nutrition training, Nicolette created the Nutrition + Detoxification Coaching Certification program. With 25 years of expertise, she empowers practitioners to guide clients towards optimal health and success in health businesses.

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TEDX TALK: WHAT IF MEDICAL SCHOOLS WERE CALLED HEALTH SCHOOLS?

"Symptom, diagnosis, drugs. The current medical system isn't working. Orthomolecular health educator, Nicolette Richer, makes a provocative case for a new health care system that begins with reimagining medical schools."

DRAGON’S DEN: NICOLETTE AND HER HUSBAND PIERRE DELIVERED A SUCCESSFUL PITCH ON THE REALITY TELEVISION BUSINESS PROGRAM

"When Whistler's Nicolette and Pierre Richer appeared on Dragon's Den, they received a compelling investment offer for their company, The Green Moustache. Originally seeking $350,000 for 15% of their fresh-and-local vegan food company, founded in 2013, they left with a deal from Dragon Manjit Minhas: $500,000 investment for 25% of their company."

GROUNDED IN MY ROOTS DOCUMENTARY | BEST HEALTH & NUTRITION FILM

Grounded in My Roots was recognized as the “Best Health & Nutrition Film” during the International Vegan Festival 2022 held November 5th in Ottawa, Canada, and received an official selection in the Maui Film Festival 2022.

With a tenacious entrepreneurial attitude, Nicolette Richer has dedicated her life to learning and teaching that food is medicine. Taking time away from her entrepreneurial endeavors, she travels to her homelands of Malawi, which equally becomes one of her most difficult realizations and her greatest blessing.

TONY ROBBINS PODCAST | 10 GIFTS OF LIFE, A FORCE FOR GOOD

“Inspired by her grandmother from Malawi, Nicolette is on a mission to help people reconnect with the wisdom and awareness of their ancestors to heal disease. Hear how she’s helping people heal their bodies using food as medicine, and how you can too.” – Tony Robbins​​​​​​​​

Throughout the years, Nicolette has empowered and inspired thousands to reclaim their health and reverse diagnosed chronic illnesses using food as regenerative medicine.

Her impact has been recognized by renowned publications such as Forbes and Vogue. Nicolette has also been a featured guest on popular podcasts like The One Thing Podcast, National Health Association, FitVegan Podcast, The You Project, Canada's Podcast, and many more. Additionally, she has graced the pages of various magazines and appeared in films.

  • The Eat Real to Heal Book shows you the organic, plant-based foods you should be eating. Focusing on diet, nutrition, and meditation, this book teaches you how to power up your immune system and give yourself the best possible chance at beating chronic diseases like diabetes, arthritis, acne, psoriasis, fibromyalgia, and even cancer.

  • Eat Real to Heal Podcast is a mix of real healing-hero stories, conversations with leading scientists and doctors, and the how-to's to reverse disease and achieve optimal health - one bite at a time and from the comfort of your own kitchen. You'll learn how to use organic, plant-strong, whole foods as medicine to reverse hundreds of so-called 'incurable' chronic degenerative diseases. Eat Real to Heal Podcast is now in the top 2.5% of global rank.

  • Grounded in My Roots was recognized as the “Best Health & Nutrition Film” during the International Vegan Festival 2022 held November 5th in Ottawa, Canada, and received an official selection in the Maui Film Festival 2022.

    Grounded In My Roots is a life-impacting film that reminds us to reconnect with our ancestors so we can all learn how to decolonize our diets, reverse chronic illnesses, and use the power of real food to heal our bodies and the planet.

  • Nicolette’s research foundation is built upon Decolonizing Research Methodologies as opposed to typical Eurocentric research approaches that have historically undervalued and undermined the rich experiences and knowledge of local and marginalized populations.