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Healthy School Lunch Box Inspiration

Posted on September 4, 2015 Leave a Comment

Schools are back in business this week and with that there’s a lot of talk about healthy lunches. 1 in 4 children are overweight or obese here in Ireland with many children not meeting the government dietary recommendations for daily intake of fruit and vegetables. I don’t have too many fond memories of my primary […]

Acai and Berry Smoothie Bowl and Popsicle (Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo Autoimmune Protocol, Low FODMAP)

Posted on July 16, 2015 2 Comments

While I love my green smoothies and have one nearly every day, I do like to mix it up so I don’t get bored. Step forward smoothie bowls which are thicker and can be eaten with a spoon (how’s that for changing things up!). One of my favourite smoothie bowls to have is an acai […]

Get Some Nutrient Bang for Your Buck with Glorious Greens

Posted on March 12, 2015 Leave a Comment

I’m Irish, it’s March, it’s nearly St. Patrick’s Day so I thought I’d talk about greens. As a kid my mum was always telling me to ‘eat your greens’ and I have to say sometimes I saw it as some sort of punishment –cabbage, sprouts or broccoli boiled within an inch of their life weren’t […]

Get Your Green On! 5 Reasons to Drink Green Smoothies and A Great Tasting Recipe

Posted on February 26, 2015 2 Comments

You’ve heard that green smoothies are healthy and they’re getting more popular by the day but maybe you still need convincing. Here are my top 5 reasons to give them a try and my go-to recipe for somebody starting out: Green smoothies are very nutritious. They’re a cheeky way of upping your fruit and veg […]