Almond and Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Sometimes, only a cup of tea and a biccie will do. It doesn't have to be the fanciest of biscuits, but since the shop-bought, sugar-laden types don't really excite me, I love to make my own super-simple and su...

The Beauty of Fermented Foods and Drinks

Fermented Foods While fermented foods, like kefir in Russia and kimchi in Korea, have been popular in different parts of the world for centuries for their health benefits, they're only beginning to becom...

The Many Benefits of Pushups

Do you add push-ups into your regular workout routine? Granted, they're not everybody's favourite type of exercise and women may find them a little more difficult than men as our upper bodies generally aren't a...

Quinoa Veggie Bowl with Basil and Toasted Seeds

Meals don't come much more colourful, healthy and delicious than this combination of fresh veggies, fluffy quinoa and toasted seeds :) I usually stock up on dry quinoa and use it to make big batches of ...

Avocado on Omega-3 Oat and Walnut Bread

Do you ever wake up with a hankering for a certain type of food and you must have it immediately?! That was me earlier today, when I decided to use up a gorgeous ripe avocado in the fridge and knew it wou...

Strawberry Cheesecake

I definitely have strawberries on the brain this week. I think my little obsession was triggered from spending the past two consecutive weekends in Co. Wexford, where the strawberries are quite possibly the bes...

More Magnesium Please!

Feeling frazzled after a tough day at work? Magnesium may help. Known as nature's sedating nutrient, magnesium helps to calm a stressed nervous system, relax muscles, regulate blood pressure, heart rate...

Twelve Quick Health and Beauty Questions

Do you follow a skincare routine? What products do you use? I try to keep my skincare routine as simple as possible, and I really find that my diet and lifestyle choices make a big difference to my skin. How...

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...