Do you have a tradition of drinking hot cocoa on Christmas eve or while opening gifts? This Mocha Peppermint Hot Cocoa makes the perfect guilt-free treat you can feel good about enjoying!

Cooking oils are often a topic of confusion when it comes to what’s healthy and what’s not. It’s not uncommon to forget how important it is to take a look at what oils we are cooking with as more times than not we are focusing on the foods we consume as opposed to the oils we cook with. However, cooking oils and which oils we choose plays a big role in overall wellness as some can be detrimental to our health and can lead to inflammation. In this post, we are going to look at the four best cooking oils that won’t cause inflammation, and then look at the oils we want to be staying away from.

Coconut oil has been a hot topic of conversation since a Harvard professor came out saying that she thought coconut oil was “pure poison.” But, is this really the case, and why did this professor have such a strong opinion about coconut oil? Let’s talk about why coconut oil has been a topic of controversy, and if it’s something you will want to continue adding to your diet.

Did you know that diet plays a huge role in brain health? The brain is made up of nearly 60% fat, so it is essential that we include plenty of healthy fats in our diet to support optimal brain function. Not only that, but there are specific foods that have been found to help support memory and cognitive function, and some foods that may even be able to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Let’s take a look at the top four brain-boosting foods you can add to your diet for optimal brain health.

Tis the season for all of the yummy holiday recipes! If eggnog is one of your favorite traditional holiday recipes, this healthier option may be exactly what you are looking for this holiday season

Do you have your coffee maker set to brew your first cup of coffee even before you get out of bed, and rely on two to three additional cups to get you through your day? If so, you may be familiar with that caffeine crash you get shortly after your cup of joe, and just how anxious and jittery caffeine can make you feel. The good news is that there are some great natural caffeine alternatives that will help support energy levels but won’t leave you feeling anxious and jittery.

Winter is quickly approaching which means much colder temperatures. This can be a reason to keep you bundled up inside and can make getting off the couch that much harder! However, colder weather doesn’t have to be a reason to not stay active this winter. If you are looking for ways to stay fit even during the coldest days, here are five ways to do that that don’t involve freezing outside in the cold.

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a time to spend time with friends and family, enjoying good food, and acknowledging all the things you have to be grateful for. But, did you know that being thankful can actually make you a happier person? Here’s just one more reason to count our blessings each day. Here are three reasons why being thankful can make you happier and make for a happier Thanksgiving!

Fall is in full swing, and some areas of the country may even be experiencing their first snow of the season. This means that winter is just around the corner which is often a time when our diets change yet again. We may have gone from a lighter and more refreshing fare to a little bit of a heavier diet in the fall. In the winter months, you may find yourself eating even heartier foods like crockpot dinners, soups, and stews. The great news is that even with a little bit of a heavier diet this time of year, you can include lots of gut-boosting foods into your diet to help keep your health in tip-top shape. Enjoying these foods is also a great way to help support the immune system all winter long.

Do you find yourself overwhelmed, stressed, and constantly wondering how you are going to get everything done on your to-do list? So many of us live a life with a full plate with little to no time for self-care. Often times this happens because we are so used to saying yes to everything that comes our way. While it’s normal to want to please the ones we love around us, sometimes saying no can be the best thing for your physical and mental health. In this post, we are going to look at why saying no more can lead to a happier life and how you can get used to saying no when something no longer serves you and your life.