‘Ferrero Rocher’ Chocolate Protein Thickshake

What do you associate with chocolate? Rich, sweet decadence and a guilty pleasure, the ultimate stress reliever after a hard day’s work or one of life’s absolute necessities? You may even keep a few sneaky bars...

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...

Healthy Nutella

Hands up who likes Nutella?! I haven't met many people who could honestly say they don't! My earliest memories of the chocholic's dream spread, go right back to the age of 9 or 10, when I spent a couple ...

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...

Raspberry and Vanilla Muffins

Raspberry and vanilla are one of my favourite flavour combinations, and I use it in everything from my popular white chocolate recipe to these freshly baked muffins! I love the fragrant sweetness of raspber...

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...