I’m enjoying a day off at home today, and one of the things I’m doing is making some bread. But I’m not making ordinary bread – I’m making a super-seedy low carb loaf that is tasty and nourishing, and best of all, easy to make! I love bread, toast, and […]
The Menopause: Does discussing it make you feel uncomfortable? There are so many topics that have traditionally been hidden away or unspoken in Ireland. Thankfully this is changing and, as female biology is fundamental to our existence as a species, it’s about time! Fifty per cent of us menstruate and […]
It’s unusual to have world class producers of health foods on your doorstep but this month I want to highlight the fascinating work of Steve and Claire Collins of Derry Duff Farm, who are pioneering a really interesting product called Phytoberry which is an organic Aronia Berry Juice. Steve is […]
And just like that, summer is almost over! I don’t know about you, but in our house we had a really lovely summer – we holidayed here in West Cork, on Heir Island and Cape Clear. We were lucky with the weather and got to really appreciate how amazing our […]
Inflammation is at the heart of so many of our modern diseases. As many of us have experienced, taking anti-inflammatory medication can reduce pain for some inflammatory conditions, but over time the inflammation can worsen and the medication can have side effects. And some don’t respond to any medication so […]
One of the most important things you’ll purchase this summer is a safe, effective sunscreen. But how to choose which to go for? Do you know that there are two completely different types of sunscreen, chemical and mineral? What is the difference between mineral sunscreen and chemical sunscreen and why […]