A MUSHROOM SUPPLEMENT WITH A DIFFERENCE
It has been said that bad supplements are like a bad diet and I have to say I agree. Every day I get bombarded by supplement companies with products that promise to be the true elixir … Read More
Nutrition
15 HEALTH BENEFITS OF VITAMIN D
Vitamin D, sometimes referred to as the “sunshine vitamin”, is a hormone-like, fat-soluble vitamin that your body produces when it is in direct contact with sunlight. Sunscreen however, important for protection from melanoma and rapid aging … Read More
IMMUNE BOOSTING SHITAKE MUSHROOMS WITH SPAGHETTI, LEMON ZEST AND PARMESAN
Christmas can take its toll on our immune system as a lot of us eat more and move less. If you are tired of cooking and entertaining I have the perfect recipe using shitake mushroom that’s … Read More
THE BUTLERS PANTRY TOP TIPS FOR EATING MORE HEALTHY
There’s a lot of talk these days about healthy eating, but some things I hear make me question if we really understand what eating healthily means I have teamed up with the butlers pantry to … Read More
MANAGING STRESS AND ANXIETY
Anxiety is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting 1 in 13 people in Ireland. Anxiety differs from fear in that, while fear is a rational response to a real danger, anxiety usually lacks a … Read More
HOW NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE AFFECTS FERTILITY FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN
Research has shown that making changes in your diet, lifestyle and reducing exposure to toxins can boost fertility for both you and your partner and also reduce the risk of miscarriage. Three months is the optimum … Read More
FIVE BENEFITS OF ASHWAGANDHA: THE NATURAL REMEDY TO CALM A BUSY MIND
Instant-messaging, food-to-go, flash sales, relentless emails – all factors contributing to the increasingly fast pace of modern day life. Staying calm before and winding down after a busy day have never been trickier to master. … Read More
CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA & PEANUT BUTTER VEGAN ICE CREAM
The Sun is shining, bees are buzzing, we are dining outdoors and every young lad in the country has a big aul farmers tan. This can only mean one thing. Summer is here and while it … Read More
DELICIOUS CRISPY TOFU WITH BLACK GARLIC
Black Garlic – White Tofu – Red Peppers Farmers markets can be hubs of culinary discovery. They surround us with tastes from our locality and from much further afield. My taste buds are frequently sent on … Read More
THE LO-CAL KITCHEN POWERHOUSE SALMON
This powerhouse salmon salad is versatile and tasty while also wedged full of vitamins and minerals. Salmon itself is one of the most nutritious fish, packed full of iron, zinc, niacin, vitamin B6 and 12 along … Read More