Outside of physical fitness, Nikholas has a passion for cooking which comes from his Brazilian mother. Growing up, she made it a point to prepare meals made from real, whole foods for his family.

When Nikholas eventually left for college. Like any kid, Nikholas started his cooking exploration with the basics: scrambled eggs. When he soon realized he couldn’t function on eggs alone, anytime he visited home he made it a point to observe his mother to make sure he would leave his home with some new tips and dishes. When Nikholas returns to his apartment he then experiments with these new dishes. 

Whether simple or complex, Nikholas enjoys cooking meals that maintain his health and wellness goals. He has spent countless hours in his own kitchen and truly enjoys learning or sharing everything he has learned “in the lab.” 

Nikholas compares cooking/eating real whole foods to working or moving your body. Doing both activities at least three days a week is non-negotiable.