Healthy and Happy


How to Practice Mindfulness During the Holidays
Dec 01, 2021
Mindfulness is all about you becoming more conscious of yourself and the world around you. Use these tips to become more mindful and to live a life full of purpose and intention.
Healthy Holiday Hors d'oeuvres
Nov 01, 2021
Holidays often result in overeating foods that are not healthy. This season we're hoping to help you choose Healthy Holiday Hors d'oeuvres that will make all the difference in fulfilling your need for flavor and a better for you choice.
Fall Produce Guide - 17 Fruits and Vegetables to Enjoy This Fall Harvest Season
Oct 18, 2021
Fall foods bring us comfort and lots of delicious flavors. Here are 17 fall foods you want to incorporate into your whole food choices. We've also added our bonus recipe for your cooking pleasure.
Back-to-School Snacks for Everyone
Sep 02, 2021
As many of us gear up for the back-to-school season or a long-awaited return to the office, the carefree days of summer spent in Mother Nature will soon pass. We're sharing how your family can keep your kitchen fully stocked with back-to-school snacks for both children and adults.
Who Doesn't Like a Great Tasting Sandwich? Let's Keep It Healthy.
Aug 06, 2021
Making a sandwich is a favorite American pastime. It's not surprising that we have a national sandwich month, which is August. In celebration, we're inviting you to be creative and healthy when crafting sandwiches this month. From the bread, plant based protein, veggies, to the fillings, we're here to guide you through it all with our 7 tips for making a more mindful healthy sandwich.
The Farmers Market: Navigating Good Health
Jul 01, 2021
It's Nola's Healthy and Happy blog for July 2021 is all about navigating the Farmers Market. We have helpful tips to get you prepared for shopping, when to shop, and what to shop for. We encourage you to learn about the farmers who care for the foods you eat. Not only do local farmers markets connect us to our food system, they also provide us with the freshest foods picked at the perfect time for human consumption.
Summer Smoothie Time!
Jun 01, 2021
Smoothies can be enjoyed any time of the day and evening. In the summer, smoothies make the best refreshing drinks and when carefully planned can make the best nutritional meals. 
We’re Celebrating Mothers!
May 02, 2021
We're celebrating mothers with our May Blog. We found an interesting history about this important day to share with you as well as what we hope are some inspiring and helpful ideas to help you celebrate the mother(s) in your life. From the entire It's Nola team to you: May you have a "Happy Mother's Day"!
8 Ways to Get Outside & Reconnect with Mother Nature
Apr 01, 2021
  The start of the spring season is finally here and that means it’s time...