Today we’d like to introduce you to Aya Hasegawa and Michelle Reynoso
Hi Aya and Michelle, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
We met in 2019. Our similar health supportive culinary backgrounds led to a fast friendship. In 2022, Nourished ATX came about as a dream, but also a need to provide healthy on-the-go options. Our holistic approach focuses on gut and microbiome health and overall well-being.
From adaptogenic foods and mindful cooking practices–with a focus on clean ingredients and locally sourced produce–our main goal is reestablishing people’s connection with food. We believe food is meant to provide us nourishment, vitality and better lives!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
As with any new business, there’s always challenges. It has been a learning experience. From making sure we have all necessary licenses and permits, to appliances breaking down and plumbing issues, we’ve seen what goes on behind the curtain. But, we power through. You have to. We are currently focused on building our brand and our team, so we can grow and proudly serve our customers.
We’ve been impressed with Nourished ATX , but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Nourished ATX specializes in food that is gut friendly, free from refined sugar, seed oils, gluten, and dairy. We focus on food and drinks that have clean ingredients and have health properties. People can eat at our trailer and know they are eating something that is nutrient dense and walk away feeling good about what they ate!
We pride ourselves in not only providing delicious food, but we love to inform customers about adaptogens and the health properties of our carefully selected ingredients.
We love sharing knowledge not only at our trailer, but through the immersive dinners that we host. Each dinner is themed and has an educational component. Attendees can enjoy an evening of education, delicious health-focused food & drink, and a community with likeminded individuals. At our first dinner, we had a Functional Nutritionist speak about the importance of gut health. Then, our summer dinner focused on hydration (and the benefits of hydrogen water). This fall, we plan to feature a tea sommelier, who will speak about various teas, and how they can be incorporated into your daily rituals.
Nourished ATX also provides catering, and we pride ourselves in creating custom menus for each event, and to each client’s dietary requirements and preferences.
Any big plans?
We’ve been talking about the possiblity of another food trailer, or a small cafe. Numerous wellness centers have reached out to carry some of our food and drinks. We’re excited to see what that will look like, and we can’t wait to further develop those partnerships.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://nourishedatx.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourished_atx/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nourishedatx
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/nourished-atx-austin-2
- Other: https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0LCkusCjPKiszYLRSNaiwMDMxSTI1NzU3NzY3NEw0tTKoSE01SUtJTkuyNEsxM002MPPizcsvLcoszkhNUUgsqQAAuu8U7Q&q=nourished+atx&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS870US874&oq=nourished&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqEAgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQYjgUyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyEAgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQYjgUyDAgCEEUYORixAxiABDINCAMQABiDARixAxiABDIKCAQQLhixAxiABDIHCAUQABiABDIGCAYQRRg8MgYIBxBFGDzSAQgzMDU2ajBqNKgCALACAQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x8644b575773711a5:0xee4fdcfb96d65c06,1,,,,
Image Credits
– Eshton Loh
– M.Navarro Photography
