My Day On A Plate: Rose of Tralee Elysha Brennan

In my Herald nutrition column this week, I asked reigning Rose of Tralee, Elysha Brennan, what's on her plate.... Fridge weekly shop: Whole wheat pasta, Whole wheat bread, Breast of chicken, Bananas...

Rainbow Lunch Bowl

We're always advised to eat a rainbow of colourful fruit and veggies each day, to avail of all their wonderful antioxidants and key nutrients. One of my favourite lunches to throw together is a Rainbow Bowl, an...

My Day On A Plate: Kevin McGahern

For my Herald nutrition column this week, I asked comedian Kevin McGahern what's on his plate.... List contents of fridge/weekly food shop: God I don't know. I don't have much of a system. Some weekl...

Raspberry Cream Slices

Mmmm raspberry cream slices. Even those words sound so delicious and summery.  With these baby pink beauts, I wanted to evoke some of my fave flavours of summer, and raspberries are right up there at t...

Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Healthy, wholesome, hearty, colourful and simple.... They're definitely the words I would use to describe this super satisfying meal of baked sweet potatoes loaded with chickpeas and mixed veg! I love the...

Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Caaaake. I don't know many people who would turn away a slice of rich chocolate cake, and especially one infused with fresh raspberries and iced with creamy chocolate coconut whip. Just a little something I ...

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...

My Day on a Plate: DJ Ciara King

For my Herald and Independent.ie column this week, I ask popular 2fm DJ Ciara King what she likes to eat... List contents of fridge/weekly food shop... Rocket salad or cos, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado...

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...