The last week of 2014 always gets me nostalgic, so I went back through the blog to pull some of your favorite recipes, inspiration and top suggestions as we move into 2015. Continue reading “2014 Year in Review (+some serious inspiration for 2015)”
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Why You Should Plan on NOT Dieting in the New Year
I realize that the New Year’s diet resolution is as fundamental as paying taxes and dying, but I’m here to say don’t do it!!! Not this year. And here’s why: Continue reading “Why You Should Plan on NOT Dieting in the New Year”
5 Tricks to Stay Slim Through the Holidays
Have you ever wondered about the best way to stay on track during the holiday season? Here are our top five tricks to stay slim and trim this holiday season. Continue reading “5 Tricks to Stay Slim Through the Holidays”
The Secret to Managing Holiday Stress (+bonus low sugar cranberry sauce recipe)
The holidays are supposed to be a magical time…a time for friends, family, good food, laughter.
Often times we end up overfed, overstressed, and exhausted by the season in general.
How many people do you know that when you ask, “How are you doing?” during the holiday season reply with a grimace, “Ugh, I am so stressed out!”
Yikes! That’s not the way it’s supposed to be.
While the reality may not be as magical as a fairy tale, the holidays can be fantastic, which is why Dr. Tami and I bring you these holiday tips to help you manage hormones, stress, and nutrition this holiday season. Continue reading “The Secret to Managing Holiday Stress (+bonus low sugar cranberry sauce recipe)”
Healthy Homemade Hot Chocolate
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!!)”
It’s Not About Weight Loss…
Have you ever had one of those days? Or maybe weeks? In the past couple of weeks, I’ve really enjoyed giving away free health strategy calls to help RNL followers Master their Metabolism. But there’s something that has me pretty ticked off. I spend my days talking with the most amazing men and women and most of them want to lose weight. That’s not why I’m mad. I’m mad because they all think they need to lose weight. Continue reading “It’s Not About Weight Loss…”
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”
4 Quick Tips for Weight Loss
Have you tried every diet known to man and still can’t lose weight?
Do you hit the gym, have a trainer, and exercise as much as you can?
Do you eat healthy food, consume fewer calories, and the scale just…doesn’t…budge?
If you can relate, this post is for you! These are four of my favorite tips that make a BIG difference. Continue reading “4 Quick Tips for Weight Loss”
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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