SPPONSORED BY When I first began studying nutrition in 2009 there was pretty much no mention of gut health. I took the deep dive into nutrition to try and help my own health and in particular my mental health. Since then a lot has changed and most of us now know that to maintain… Continue reading HOW TO MAKE YOUR GUT HEALTHY AND HAPPY
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 of the skin, blocks these rays. So while we do make it naturally, it is recommended to take supplements.… Continue reading 15 HEALTH BENEFITS OF VITAMIN D
Now I know what you’re thinking “Alex are you hopping onto the hipster band wagon? will you grow a trendy beard? tie your hair up into a man bun? or ride a vintage bicycle made entirely out of recycled drain pipes?” Well thankfully the answer to all those questions is no. However I will… Continue reading SWEET AND SPICY AVOCADO TOAST DONE 2 WAYS
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 mouthwatering adventures, from the sweet exotic flavour of the papaya fruit to the more savoury flavours of the salty… Continue reading DELICIOUS CRISPY TOFU WITH BLACK GARLIC
Essential oils are growing more and more popular these days. And if you’re a beauty enthusiast, you’d know how in-demand they have become, especially to those who have acne prone and sensitive skin. However, since essential oils come in a wide range of varieties, you have to know first how to find the best essential… Continue reading 10 AMAZING ESSENTIAL OILS FOR BEAUTIFUL AND FLAWLESS SKIN
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 with a whole host of other nutrients for good health. As well as the mixed grain salad this dish… Continue reading THE LO-CAL KITCHEN POWERHOUSE SALMON
As an organic vegetable producer, I feel blessed that I am able to grow food from the ground up. Putting time, effort and care into nourishing those plants really does boost the flavour when I find them on my plate. This being particularly true for today’s topic “Sunflower Shoots”. What are Sunflower Shoots? Honestly, sunflower… Continue reading TRY THIS SUPER SUNNY SALAD WITH SUNFLOWER SHOOTS
The green door market is my little piece of heaven every weekend. Since changing my lifestyle connecting with where my food comes from and the people who grow it has become a very fulfilling part of my life. The Green door market is a feast of freshness, flavour and friendliness. I have invited Alex to… Continue reading TURNING WHEATGRASS INTO SWEETGRASS
Metabolic Syndrome Having Metabolic Syndrome doubles the risk for heart disease and multiplies the risk of diabetes by five. It is not a disease itself, but describes a host of related risk factors (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol levels, obesity and insulin resistance) all with a common cause originally coined 20 years… Continue reading THE SECRET LINK TO OUR MOST COMMON AILMENTS
Makes 24 Brownies When you need to supercharge your poker skills, try chia. These weenchy seeds have finally become mainstream in Ireland, having enjoyed some spectacular adulation across the Atlantic. Everyone from Jessica Alba to Ross O’Carroll Kelly is tapping into chia mania. Seems like a much more seductive way to get those brain-pumping omega-3s… Continue reading BRAINIAC BROWNIES
