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Healthy Homemade Hot Chocolate

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This time of year as the weather cools and the holidays are among us call for hot cocoa. And no, I don’t mean those little instant packets! I mean rich, creamy, chocolatey hot chocolate. And in little more time than those yucky packets taste. This traditional comfort drink is made nutrient rich and is perfect for snacking and boosting the metabolism! Continue reading “Healthy Homemade Hot Chocolate”

What’s Really in the Flu Shot (+ Bonus Flu-Fighting Elixir Recipe!!)

Fall and winter bring lots of bugs going around and the tough choice of whether or not to get a flu shot. Should you get one to avoid illness? Is it possible to boost immunity naturally? These are tough decisions you have to make yearly, especially if you have young children or are caring for an elderly person. Read on to find out what RNL has to say! Continue reading “What’s Really in the Flu Shot (+ Bonus Flu-Fighting Elixir Recipe!!)”

All Natural Sleep Tips

Happy Thursday friends! We’ve had some fun in the RNL offices this week, including some great questions on Instagram (are you following RNL yet?) So we wanted to do a Q&A Thursday complete with video answer to selected question (all natural sleep tips!) Continue reading “All Natural Sleep Tips”

The End of Bad Gluten-Free Brownies

I love brownies. But I don’t always love gluten-free brownies. That said, my family and friends taste-tested a lot of brownies until we got this one right. Below is the winner.

We love this recipe because it’s protein-rich with healthy fats, so they make a nice snack, not just sugar-laden dessert. The raw cacao also gives that perfect rich chocolatey flavor necessary for the perfect brownie. Enjoy these tasty gluten-free brownies. Continue reading “The End of Bad Gluten-Free Brownies”

DIY After Sun Spray You’ll Love for Summer’s End

It’s hard to believe that it is already that time of year again. Summer is slowly coming to an end and soon flip-flops and bikinis will give way to chunky sweaters and cute boots.

But wait, it’s not time to kiss those tan lines goodbye just yet. If your family is like mine, it seems someone (usually daddy) always has too much fun in the sun. If you’re finding yourself looking in the mirror at your tender, red skin (and kicking yourself for forgetting to apply that third and fourth application of sunscreen), have no fear.

I have a tried and true DIY after sun spray that will have your thirsty skin thanking you in no time.

This spray is super easy, works well, and you may already have the ingredients in your cupboards. Get ready for some post fun in the sun relief!

DIY After Sun Spray Recipe

Ingredients

Organic black tea (2 bags or 1 tbsp tea leaves are both fine)
15 drops of lavender essential oil
2 tbsp of pure aloe vera gel, which soothes & heals
Optional: 3 drops peppermint oil
Small spray bottle (I love these bottles!)

Directions

Boil the tea in 1/2 cup of water.
When the tea has cooled, mix in the aloe and essential oils.
Pour the mixture into a spray bottle for easy application and store in the fridge.
Spritz on after a cool bath or shower.

Yes, it’s seriously that quick and easy!!

And the best part? It smells amaaaaaaazing!!

Following each application, don’t forget to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. This way you’re healing skin from the outside in and inside out.

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Melissa Schollaert is a Holistic Health & Nutrition Counselor and founder of Real Nutritious Living. Helping others achieve their health goals to attain their healthiest, happiest life is her greatest ambition.

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Back to School: Lunch Packing Tips (+Breakfast & Snacks!)

I can’t believe it’s already that time again. The kiddos are getting ready to head back to school. Morning, noon and night, it’s up to us to help them stay healthy so they function at their fullest. Here are a few easy lunch packing tips to help keep your family happy and healthy this school year.

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3 Quick Tips to Make the Most of Your Weekend

Most of us spend the entire week looking forward to the weekend (#TGIF) but much of the time we actually end up not making the best of those precious 48 hours. I say it’s time we take a stand and say we will take no more of these counterproductive weekends. Are you ready to reclaim your weekends? Continue reading “3 Quick Tips to Make the Most of Your Weekend”

Nutritional Supplements 101

Are supplements necessary? That’s a great question, and while it’s preferred to get nutrients from food, it would likely be cumbersome, expensive, and potentially impossible to do without extensive knowledge. With so many on the market, it can be tough to sort through the madness and know which are the most important. Continue reading “Nutritional Supplements 101”

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