Healthy Holidays

Top Holiday Superfoods to Boost Your Health This Season

Top Holiday Superfoods to Boost Your Health This Season

As the holiday season approaches, excitement builds for the delicious meals, sweet treats, and joyful gatherings that define this festive time. While savoring your favorite holiday dishes is part of the fun, maintaining balance is key to feeling your best. By incorporating nutrient-dense seasonal superfoods, you can enjoy the flavors of the season while nourishing your body.

Superfoods are known for their powerful nutritional benefits, packing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health. Seasonal superfoods, in particular, are at their most flavorful and nutritious during this time of year.

To inspire your holiday table, here are some of the top seasonal superfoods and creative ways to enjoy them in health-boosting dishes:

Cranberry Spritzer Mocktail Recipe

Cranberry Spritzer Mocktail Recipe

Looking for a festive, refreshing drink that’s perfect for the holiday season? This Cranberry Spritzer Mocktail has you covered! With the bright, tangy taste of cranberries balanced by a hint of sweetness and a fizzy finish, this mocktail is as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a holiday party, enjoying a cozy night in, or simply want a non-alcoholic option that feels a bit special, this cranberry spritzer will bring a burst of seasonal cheer to any occasion. Plus, it's quick to whip up, making it an easy yet impressive addition to your winter drink lineup!

Find a pretty glass to serve it in and give it a try!

Holiday Spices: Festive Flavors for Your Health

Holiday Spices: Festive Flavors for Your Health

The festive season brings delightful tastes and aromas, many of which originate from spices that have been utilized for centuries. These fragrant spices have been passed down through generations, infusing holiday dishes with warmth, depth, and tradition. But beyond enhancing the flavors of our favorite holiday treats and drinks, these spices carry impressive health benefits that often go unnoticed. 

From supporting immune function to aiding digestion and reducing inflammation, these powerful ingredients are as beneficial for our well-being as they are for our taste buds. Embracing the healthful properties of these festive spices can turn each dish into an opportunity to nourish your body while enjoying the holiday cheer. 

Here are some of my favorites:

New Year, New Habits: Journaling Your Way to Wellness

New Year, New Habits: Journaling Your Way to Wellness

As the year draws to a close, many of us are taking this opportunity for  a fresh start. The "New Year, New Me" mantra resonates loudly, prompting us to reevaluate our health habits and set new goals. 

I love the idea of giving ourselves a fresh, clean slate to start new-  but how often have we jumped headfirst into January with grand aspirations, only to find our motivation fading away by February? 

Amidst the excitement of new goals and fitness regimes, there's a simple, yet powerful tool that can significantly enhance our journey of self-improvement: Journaling! 

"In the rush of 'New Year, New Me,' let's not overlook the power of journaling—a simple yet mighty tool that can fuel our journey of self-improvement." - Anonymous

Before we embark on the pursuit of healthier living in 2024, let's not overlook the profound benefits that keeping a journal can bring. Journaling provides a reflective space to celebrate successes, analyze setbacks, and, most importantly, gain insights that will shape the path to a healthier and happier version of ourselves.

Whether you are an avid journaler, or brand new- grab yourself a copy of my Nourish Journal, as it will help to set you up for success in the year ahead, click here: Nourish Wellness Journal 

Let’s dive into this week's blog, where I’ll help you to focus on setting realistic and achievable health goals for 2024 to avoid the cyclical pitfall of over-committing and under-delivering. For each step below, I’ll provide you with a journaling prompt. So this blog post is not just for reading, I want you to take action!