Well here we are in December already, this month is a veritable feast for the senses! We have the wonderful aroma of fresh pine Christmas trees, aromatic mulled wine, zesty clementines, and spicy cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. There are the visual delights of twinkling lights, rich jewel colours and glimmering decorations and all those familiar Christmas songs so synonymous with the season. Nostalgic Christmas movies that make us feel all warm and sentimental or give us a good laugh on dark winter nights! Then, there’s all the delicious festive food to savour! 

Our focus this month is purely on the joy and pleasure of celebrating a mindful Christmas; for our family that means being fully present, making choices that are kinder to the planet and keeping animals off our plates. We celebrate the abundance of plant-based foods and their wonderful colours, textures and flavours that nourish us and our wee gut microbes, to keep us happy and well through the Festivities!

Food is always a massive part of the celebrations, which can come with lots of stress, but not at The Wellness Hub! We have everything you need to see you through the festive season with ease, from delicious finger foods to super soups, show-stopping mains, 

delicious desserts, oodles of ferments, and healthy snacks to fill the gap! Many dishes can be made in advance to take the pressure off the big day, and allow you to enjoy yourself instead of being stuck in the kitchen. We also have you covered if unexpected visitors pop in for a visit with many treats which can be eaten straight from the freezer; my favourite chocolate dates, truffles and chocolate bark are all perfect with coffee or tea. 

It can be the most wonderful time of the year, so we’ll be celebrating all that is good about Christmas. Let’s prioritise gathering together to share good food and memories, without the stress or pressure to have the ‘perfect’ day. Make time for friends, family, pets and of course, let’s not forget our trillions of gut microbes, who make us who we are!

We have new posts with eco-friendly Christmas tips, a mindful gift guide some DIY gift ideas, all expertly researched and written by Jenna, with lots of great ideas that won’t harm the planet.

I will, as always, be popping up regularly over on the Facebook group, sharing lots of festive tips and wee recipes, so be sure to join in the festive fun! If anyone is looking for a fresh wreath for their door, Jenna makes lovely entirely foraged wreaths that are as sustainable as can possibly be! Click here to have a look.

Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy Christmas.