Meet Kiran Nahar | Incloosiv Foods Founder

We had the good fortune of connecting with Kiran Nahar and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kiran, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
As a single mother of three, I knew I had to be healthy (physically and mentally) to take care of my children. My top priorities were my children’s health and education. It was hard for me to see them eating frozen waffles and buttery bagels every morning, but that’s what they wanted. I needed to create a healthy alternative that they’d happily eat if I wanted their brains and bodies to have the nutrition to function throughout the day.

I experimented with sweet waffles first, made with oats, bananas, flax seed, nuts, seasonal fruits, and cinnamon. Fortunately, my kids loved these waffles and didn’t even realize they were eating healthy food. I began making these everyday with a number of different fruit mix-ins. I fell in love with the waffles myself and created a savory version with lentils, immune boosting herbs, and lots of veggies. Whenever I’d bring the waffles into my office, I’d share with my coworkers and would be met with raving reviews and encouragement to share them with the rest of the world. I wanted to, but couldn’t find the time. Once my youngest left for college, I realized I couldn’t make any more excuses—and now here I am.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
At Incloosiv Foods, we are passionate about crafting healthy and delicious products that make you feel energized. What sets our waffles apart is our commitment to health-conscious consumers. Unlike typical frozen waffles found in grocery stores, our products are free from added sugars and oils, catering to both vegan and gluten-free dietary preferences. Our signature sweet waffles are oat-and-quinoa-based and feature flax seed, lots of fruits, and almonds. And our savory waffles are lentil-based and are filled with immunity-boosting herbs and veggies. We take pride in using only fresh, high-quality ingredients that align with our vision for a wholesome, enjoyable eating experience.

What truly fuels our enthusiasm is witnessing the joy on our customers’ faces as they realize healthy food doesn’t have to taste bad. I’ve heard so many heartwarming stories of how our waffles have become a positive force in helping customers regain control of their lifestyle and health. It is these customers who really remind why what we’re doing at Incloosiv Foods is so important when the going gets tough. A manually-intensive business, Incloosiv Foods has not been easy to manage or grow, but I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished to date.

I’m so excited to see Incloosiv Foods make its way into more households and change people’s attitudes towards what healthy eating looks and tastes like.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would certainly first take them to Eagle Rock Reservation for a scenic hike and a breathtaking view of New York City’s skyline. After that, we would head to The Mindful Cafe in Ramsey, New Jersey for delicious food crafted with simple and clean ingredients. Then, we would stop by the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens in Montclair to admire hundreds of different varieties of iris flowers, set against the most beautiful lawn. To cap things off, we’d visit Applegate Farm, which has been standing in Montclair for over 175 years, for delicious, local ice cream. My favorite flavors are Graham Central Station and Orange Pineapple.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to dedicate my shoutout to the community that surrounds me. This includes so many people, starting with my kids who are the reason for these recipes. Besides them, I’ve had so much support from my parents, family, friends, and all of the strangers who were so willing to try these waffles in the beginning. These wonderful strangers made encouraging and genuine posts about my waffles on Facebook and that is really what catapulted this whole journey.

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