Nutrition

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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 ...
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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’...
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My Day on a Plate: Holly White

Holly White is a style, beauty and vegan food blogger on www.Holly.ie  She is also co-creator of www.Nutmost.ie a healthy snack range available in Supervalu Stores.  Where do you shop?  I shop a lot in health food stores like Down to E...
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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...
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Three Tips for Better Sleep

Having trouble nodding off to sleep? These are three of my favourite tips for getting a better sleep. Happy snoozing! 1. Tryptophan-rich foods: The amino acid tryptophan is needed along with vitamins B6, B12, folic acid and zinc, to create seroton...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...