Eating Well on a Budget

The healthy eating myth:   I think that the idea that healthy eating is expensive is a bit of a myth. I find that buying fresh produce, whole grains, pulses, nuts, seeds etc, works out cheaper than what ...

Raspberry Ripple Chia and Oat Parfait

One of the questions I'm asked most frequently is what to eat for breakfast when you're dashing out of the house in the morning. Most people want to choose a healthy and filling first meal of the day, but knowi...

Chia and Berry Skin Booster

One of the best things about smoothies compared to fruit juices, is that they maintain more of their natural fibre. Fibre aids in keeping you feeling full and less likely to reach for sugary snacks.&n...

Want Glowing Skin? Eat These Four Fruits Regularly

Lemons Why? A favourite health hack of mine is to drink a glass of warm water and lemon juice first thing every morning before I eat or drink anything else. My mum taught me this many years ago, and I've ...

Raspberry and Vanilla Wholemeal Spelt Muffins

A simple recipe, fuss-free ingredients and a delicious result. Surely that's all anyone wants from their baking efforts? Oh and it helps when the finished product is actually pretty healthy too ;) These ligh...

Chocolate and Ginger Cheesecake

I made this rich, decadent and creamy chocolate cheesecake for my family on Christmas Day last year, and it was a huge hit with everybody! It tastes just like the real thing, but uses healthier ingredien...

My day on a plate: Róisín O’Hara

Róisín O'Hara is an award-winning broadcaster and journalist as well as a fluent Irish speaker. O'Hara presents and co-produces Róisín ‒ a weekly current affairs chat show on TG4.  Where do you shop...

Creamy Chocolate Coconut Porridge

Porridge with a creamy chocolate twist!  It's most definitely that time of year again. The mornings are darker and colder, and warming comfort foods are needed. I went for an early morning run this morn...