Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

Hope you all had a brilliant - and spooky - Halloween! Anyone have a pumpkin still lying around that escaped getting carved up over the weekend? I had one leftover, so decided to make a batch of spiced p...

Ghoulish Guacamole with Witchy Fingers

Happy Halloween Eve!!  This is most definitely the time of year to indulge your sweet tooth (in moderation :)), and it can be difficult to resist the huge array of sweet treats on offer . But if you...

Triple-Layer Coconut-Almond Squares

  My healthy Mars Bars are one of the most popular recipes on this site, and salted caramel slices feature in Eat Yourself Beautiful, but I was keen to produce a recipe that's similar, yet inco...

Chia-Cranberry Energy Bread

Happy Friday! Anyone else giddy about the bank holiday in Ireland?! I’m off to Galway for my book signing in Dubray Books tomorrow, and then back to Dublin for a fancy dress birthday bash. Hopefull...

Five Ways To Boost Your Metabolism

Oh to be 18 again and able to eat what I want without giving it a second thought! It's an unfortunate fact of life that, for most of us, our metabolism slows down as the years tick by.  There's ple...

Plants v Animals

One of the questions I get asked about nutrition all the time, is what nutrients I potentially miss out on by eating a plant-based diet. I always explain the importance of taking vitamin B12 on a plant-based...

Prebiotics For Healthy Digestion

Not to be confused with our beauty buddies, the probiotics, prebiotics also play an important role in your digestive health, metabolism, weight management and beauty. Prebiotic Foods Thanks to the consis...

Toasted Cashew and Coconut Granola Bars

Happy Friday!! This recipe for toasted cashew and coconut granola bars is a new favourite of mine! They’re brilliant to boost your energy levels post-workout or if you’re having a busy day, and they’re ...