Salmon Curry

April 5, 2012 | In Recipe

You may well have read our previous post regarding the possible benefits of turmeric in terms of its cancer fighting properties. We like turmeric so much that we will tell you some more about it, and give you a nice recipe too! Continue reading Salmon Curry…





Thyme for a New Look at Acne Treatments? By Suzanne Laurie

April 2, 2012 | In Health, News

New research suggests that the humble culinary herb thyme may be a better at dealing with troublesome spots than expensive lotions and potions and even prescription medications. It is also far gentler on the skin and has none of the side effects associated with commonly used medications. Continue reading Thyme for a New Look at Acne Treatments? By Suzanne Laurie…





Saturated Fat May Contribute To Infertility

March 20, 2012 | In Health, News

If you’re hoping to become a father anytime soon now is the time to start turning down those full Irish breakfasts in favour of a nice kipper or two! Despite saturated fat making a recovery lately from it’s long term status as ‘very bad for health’ it appears that we can’t all go face first into the nearest cream cake just yet as researchers demonstrate that quantity certainly plays a role in how saturated fat affects health. Continue reading Saturated Fat May Contribute To Infertility…





A Closer Look at Food Labelling

March 12, 2012 | In Health, News

Do you know the difference between ‘flavour’ and ‘flavoured’, or ‘juice’ and ‘juice drink’? And what about ‘light’ and ‘diet’, or ‘pure’, ‘natural’ and ‘free range’? It has taken me quite a while to master the art of reading food labels and I am still confused! You would think this would be a straight forward exercise after all food companies are meant to be helping us make healthy informed decision regarding what foods we purchase and consume but this does not seem the case.

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Benefits of seaweed and sea vegetables

March 9, 2012 | In Recipe

Whilst seaweed is certainly not a staple on the Irish dinner table, I spend time wondering why not! It is readily available around such a small island, and many people understand its value…yet no longer eat it. I hope this will change – and I can get a few of you adding it to your favourite meals! Here’s why. Continue reading Benefits of seaweed and sea vegetables…





The Great Extra Virgin Olive Oil Con

March 5, 2012 | In Health, News

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Tips on how to lose weight

February 29, 2012 | In Health, News

Many of us carry a few extra pounds where we don’t want them but did you know that where that weight is carried is as important to health as how much there is? Continue reading Tips on how to lose weight…