Nutrition

Cool Cabbage

This humble cruciferous vegetable has featured on Irish dinner tables for many many years. It may not be considered the sexiest or tastiest of vegetables, but if it's glowing skin that you're after (let's face it, who isn't!), then it's time to get the good ol...

My Day on a Plate: Soprano Sandra Oman

Soprano Sandra Oman performs in Opera in the Open the popular lunchtime series of free concerts taking place at the Amphitheatre, Woodquay, D2 from 1-2pm this August. Catch Rita by Gaetano Donizeti on August 17th and Gianni Schicchi on August 24th. P...

Organic Chat: My Skin Health and Beauty Philosophy

Sharing the love for all things organic skincare, health and beauty... What is your personal philosophy with beauty?  For me, beauty is about making the most of what you have and highlighting your best features, rather than trying to ...

My Day on a Plate: Actor Amy McElhatton

Amy McElhatton stars in Druid's production of Crestfall by Mark O'Rowe, which runs at The Abbey Theatre until Saturday 12th August.  www.druid.ie Photo: Boyd Challenger Can you list the contents of your weekly shop? During Crestfall I know I’...

Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos

Nachos! They’re usually more of a treat food for most people, as they aren’t exactly waistline friendly. This Eat Yourself Beautiful version of nachos, however, is highly nutritious for both skin and body. The sweet potato caramelises in the oven, beco...

My Day on a Plate: Writer Louise Kennedy

Writer Louise Kennedy will facilitate a free writing workshop Sense of Place at Tread Softly... festival, 24th July, Sligo Central Library, 10:00 am – 5:00pm. Booking essential. www.treadsoftly.ie  Where do you shop? Lidl,...

Brain-Boosting Blueberry and Coconut Smoothie Bowl

This is one of my favourite go-to recipes when a sugar craving hits. The natural fruit sugars help to conquer craving while filling you up with nutrients for body and brain. But it contains all of the fibre of the fruit, so the natural fruit sugar is abso...

My Day on a Plate: Award-Winning Novelist Mia Gallagher

Award-winning novelist and performer Mia Gallagher is the author of two acclaimed novels. Mia is current writer-in-residence at Farmleigh and on 15th July, she will be co-hosting ‘A Midsummer Day’s Dream’, a magical day exploring nature, imagination and writin...

Pumpkin Seeds for Healthier Hair

Trying to grow your hair? As one of the best foods for helping to build strong and shiny hair, pumpkin seeds also happen to be tasty, versatile and inexpensively available in almost all supermarkets.   Jam-packed with nutrients:  Pump...