Are you the “Chief Health Officer” in your household—the one who makes the appointments, picks up the medications, encourages healthy habits, and helps family members make health decisions?  To help you and your family make heart-healthy choices whenever you can, we’ve put together expert tips and favorite products in honor of American Heart Month (February).

“Beauty is a light in the heart.” — Kahlil Gibran

Our actions, feelings, and thoughts combine to make up our unique selves—in body, heart, and mind. Self-care rituals are gifts that help us feel nurtured and help us maintain perspective on day-to-day challenges and choices. We are more present and available to our loved ones, too, when we take time for ourselves.

Feeling a little gloomy during the cold, dark months of winter? Here are some tips to help you stay your best self during the remaining winter season.

Love sushi but not interested in all the rice? We’ve got you covered with this delicious grain-free alternative. These keto-friendly salmon sushi are made with nutritious cauliflower rice, crunchy vegetables, a perfect amount of spice, and healthy fats from avocado, hemp seeds, and smoked salmon. Fermented Aloe Booster Powder offers calming digestion support and helps detox the body.*

Looking back at this year from our little corner of Vermont, here are a few of the 2019 natural ingredients and healthy trends that we’ll remember.

Making your gift lists and checking them twice? While presents are not the entire point of the holiday season, giving and receiving gifts can be pretty nice. But holidays shouldn’t be about standing in lines, spending lots of money, or trying to buy a certain number of gifts. The best presents come from the heart and maybe, just maybe, can make a difference in the world.

You’re probably already anticipating a busy holiday season. Shopping lists are made, goodies are baking or bought, and the family gatherings are planned. We all want it to be fun and the expectations are exhilarating.

When building your healthy regimen, adding the right protein powder is a great way to get a clean & reliable source of this macronutrient. New Chapter’s Plant Protein+ powders are organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and deliver a whopping 20 grams of plant protein per serving. Plant Protein+ is formulated with whole-food seeds including chia, flax, hemp, and pumpkin, plus a blend of protein-rich brown rice and mung bean for the right balance of amino acids that build complete (and completely vegan) protein for your body to use. It also has clinically studied digestive enzymes for better absorption—no more protein bloat!

Make your breakfast taste like fall with this simple, no-cook recipe. Best part—add in fermented herbal booster powder and you’ve got your easily digestible superfoods for the day.

Dress up your salad with tangy vegan vinaigrette. First get your greens washed and your veggies chopped, then whisk together this dressing and you’re ready in 5. Fermented Black Seed Booster Powder brings uplifting benefits including mood and memory support.*