Sugar is found in everything, even some foods we would never think of, and with more and more research pointing to the dangers of added sugar, it’s important we play close attention to the foods we eat. From cardiovascular risks to blood sugar imbalances and weight gain, sugar can certainly cause health issues if consumed in excess. To help you reduce the amount of sugar in your diet, here are five hidden sources of sugar, plus three healthy swaps.

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.

Toxins are hidden everywhere, and it’s hard to completely avoid the toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis. From the toxic ingredients found in The Standard American Diet to the environmental toxins we are exposed to from the air we breathe in, it’s so important to take the necessary steps to reduce our exposure as much as we possibly can. One place we can start is by cleaning up our homes, and believe it or not, it’s fairly easy to create a “greener” home environment by making just a couple of changes. Here are five tips for creating a “greener” and non-toxic home.

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.

As the weather gets colder, more and more people start to feel down in the dumps. We aren’t getting as much sunshine as we were in the summer, and it gets darker earlier. This can cause some mood changes and can make us feel grumpy. However, there are a handful of things you can do to help promote happiness, even during the colder and darker months.

Routines are often underestimated, but they can really improve the overall quality of your life. This is especially true for anyone who lives a hectic lifestyle and barely has any time for themselves. Implementing a routine can not only help you stay on top of your tasks, but it can also help you take better care of yourself and your mental health.

Being more mindful is something that many of us strive for but may simply feel like it’s not attainable. Life gets busy, work gets in the way, we’re too busy taking care of the kids. There are plenty of reasons why being more mindful just doesn’t happen a lot of the time. However, practicing mindfulness daily can prove to hold some pretty impressive health benefits, so much so that it may be worth finding the time to fit it into our busy schedules.