Nick Stern

Hey Warriors, I’m Nick “Natureboy” Stern and co-founder of Sunwarrior. My interest in nutrition started in my teens when I picked up an amazing book, “The Miracles of Fasting” by Paul Bragg, that initially sparked an awareness of health and how nutrition affects the way we look and feel.

I saved for my first juicer by collecting bottles and old newspapers. While most kids my age were out collecting baseball cards, I was buying kitchen appliances! Even as a teen, I was passionate about making fresh vegetable juices. My friends teasingly called me “Natureboy” and this nickname stuck. It’s a name I still proudly embrace today.

In my young adulthood, I played competitive and semi-pro sports and I eventually ventured into the world of bodybuilding. Unfortunately, the world of bodybuilding moved me away from my vegetable juice ideals and I began consuming the standard, expected bodybuilder’s diet revolving around massive amounts of animal protein in every form.

As I approached my forties, my body began feeling toxic, wracked with constant aches and pains. I lacked motivation, strength, and endurance. I felt my pain, lagging energy levels, and fatigue might all have something to do with my diet. It was at this point, that I returned to the vegetarian lifestyle of my childhood.

After a very short time, I started to notice significant differences. The aches bled away, my energy reserves grew, and I even looked better. I felt young and vibrant again! Somehow, this simple change in diet was able to reverse my conditions from a toxic, acidic state gained over many years of over-consuming animal products, to a more alkaline sense of wellness.

I still felt protein was important to my health and my fitness level, so I spent years experimenting with different vegetarian protein powders, but ultimately I decided that most were lacking in certain key amino acids and, frankly, just didn’t taste good. Then I met Denley Fowlke. Through a collaborative effort, we began doing extensive research on the best alternative plant-based protein sources. We wanted to use the highest quality raw vegan ingredients without compromising on taste, and that is how Sunwarrior began.

Surprisingly, Sunwarrior hasn’t just been a business venture, but has enabled me to fulfill some personal and spiritual goals as well. I finally found my purpose in life, helping others improve their health through proper nutrition.

I believe that we can make a big impact on our health and the health of the planet by having just one smoothie a day. Our products are transitional foods and certainly not just for vegans or vegetarians. Thank you for picking up this book and reading what Denley and I have put together for you. We hope that you will join us in our goal to transform the planet one smoothie at a time!

Yours in health,

Natureboy – Nick Stern