Five Reasons to Eat Plenty of Protein

What is Protein? It was the Dutch chemist, Gerard Mulder, in 1839, that first discovered the nitrogen-containing compound protein. The word 'protein' even originates from the greek word proteios, meaning "of...

Chickpea, Kidney Bean and Spicy Tomato Vegetable Stew

July made its arrival known with plenty of rain in Dublin on Friday, and having felt decidedly chilly all day, I opted against lighting the fire and threw together this Chickpea, Kidney Bean and Spicy Toma...

Vanilla and Strawberry Cream Cake

Throughout my childhood, strawberries and cream marked the beginning of summer. My primary school would serve the season's first juicy strawberries with a dollop of whipped cream as a lunchtime pudding, and...

Four of My Favourite Beauty Foods

These are four of my favourite foods for boosting your skin and hair health and giving your body a constant supply of energy, immune-boosting nutrients and plenty of fibre, vitamins and minerals. Many people la...

Boost Your Digestive Health Naturally

Recent concern about the use and possible overuse of antibiotics has driven a widespread interest in natural ways to build and sustain a healthy intestinal environment.  I would always encourage cli...

Crispy Quinoa Pop Bars

Looking for an easy and tasty treat to enjoy with friends and family this weekend? These crispy quinoa pop bars always go down very well in my house, and they're simple and fun to create. Kids will enjoy ma...

Eat Chocolate to Beat PMS? Oh Yes!

Suffer with PMS? You're certainly not alone! One of the topics I’ve been asked most frequently about by female friends and clients is how to control or lessen their pre-menstrual symptoms using simple di...

Zinc and Your Skin

Every single cell of your body relies on a constant supply of minerals to stay healthy and functioning at their top potential. Minerals are absolutely essential for your beauty, vitality and a healthy fit body,...