HOW TO MAKE YOUR GUT HEALTHY AND HAPPY
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 … Read More
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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
SWEET AND SPICY AVOCADO TOAST DONE 2 WAYS
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 … 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
10 AMAZING ESSENTIAL OILS FOR BEAUTIFUL AND FLAWLESS SKIN
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 … 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
TRY THIS SUPER SUNNY SALAD WITH SUNFLOWER SHOOTS
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 … Read More
TURNING WHEATGRASS INTO SWEETGRASS
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 … Read More
THE SECRET LINK TO OUR MOST COMMON AILMENTS
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, … Read More
BRAINIAC BROWNIES
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 … Read More