Perfect Pineapple
One of the most tasty tropical fruits, I love pineapple for its sweet juiciness and amazing health benefits.
Pineapple contains a special proteolytic enzyme called bromelain, meaning that it breaks down protei...
Chocolate Truffle Protein Shake
There are few more delicious, rich and satisfying flavour combos than good quality chocolate with creamy nut butter - in this case smooth, drippy almond butter :)
And if it's actually good for you too? T...
Awesome Oats: From Porridge to Chocolate Chip Brownie Bars
Carbohydrates have been given a lot of bad press in recent years, but they’re not all bad. As one of the three macronutrients along with protein and fat, you need carbs in your diet everyday to power your body ...
The Pilates Plank to Pike Combo: How To Do This Brilliant Core Exercise at Home
Happy Friday everyone!
I'm back into Pilates classes at Pilates Plus Dublin this week, after almost a month away from them over the Christmas holidays. I was definitely a teensy bit nervous going into the fi...
Let’s Go Nuts!
The popularity of nuts has grown hugely in the past few years, as more and more people are realising the nutritional benefits of them, and they’re so easy to find now in almost every shop and supermarket.
A ...
Eat Mango For Healthy Digestion and Glowing Skin
Meaty mango is a seriously satisfying fruit, thanks to its high levels of fibre, which is known to help lower cholesterol and support digestive health. An optimally-functioning digestive system is one of the gr...
Luscious Lentils
Lentils are tiny nutrient powerhouses. High-fibre, low fat, packed with antioxidants and essential minerals, and with 17.9g of protein per cup, lentils are so simple to cook with and I regularly add them to sou...
Feeling Bloated After Christmas?
I hope you had a very Happy Christmas and spent plenty of quality time with loved ones over the past few days.
I really enjoyed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Stephen's Day with my famil...
Warm Quinoa and Sprout Salad with Maple-Roasted Pecans
Happy Christmas Eve!!
Can you believe that it's just one more sleep until the big day?! I still feel like a child full of excitement at Christmas Day!
For many of us, it's a chance to relax and spend ...
All Hail Kale Crisps
Kale is part of the Brassica family, which also includes bok choy, kale, cabbage, cauliflower and brussels sprouts amongst others. It has a mellow, earthy taste and its large, waxy leaves provide more nutr...