The Mood That Comes with Food Have you wondered if what you eat affects the way you feel? There’s a good reason why ‘mood’ rhymes with ‘food’ and we’re pretty sure it’s more than just coincidence. A lot of food can directly or indirectly support your system by making you feel more balanced or give[...]
In recent years, Magnesium has been one of my favourite supplements. I always have some at hand so I’m never without when I need it Functions of Magnesium Magnesium has various functions in the body. It supports to neutralize stomach acid, supports muscle relaxation, is used for growth and maintenance of your bones, muscle function,[...]
The week has come again that we may call: Nutritional Therapy Awareness Week! This time last year I tried to work on some ideas for this, I had no idea what to do or how to approach this whole thing. How do you raise awareness for something (nearly) everyone does every day? How do you[...]
It might come as a shock for some that I do like a good solid meal every now and then. Yes, that is right: winter is coming and I am in need of a heart-warming stew. This recipe is changed a little bit to make it veggie. At this time of the year, Irish beetroots[...]
This salad is so versatile, you can add any nuts, seeds, and colourful berries you want. You can even cook the rice in a pan with a couple of tablespoons of water to have a hot side dish. (add all the other ingredients after cooking) Cauliflower is rich in Vitamin C, so a great addition[...]
Yes that is right! For the clean eating advocates amongst us here is the recipe for a gluten free pizza without any of the nasties found in commercial gluten free options such as gums & stabilisers. This recipe is easy to make, and: because the base is BASE-ically cauliflower, you get to tick off another of you 7[...]
With the cold season rolling in (more than we are used to) it is important to stay on top of your immune system to: reduce your sick days at work, not miss out in college, and enjoy life in general! Here is a recipe for a soup which as all good immune boosting properties that[...]
Going to college is for a lot of people the best time of their life, before all the serious growing up happens. It may involve a lot of parties, crazy all night studying, exam pressure and standing on your feet for the first time. It can also be a bit of a challenge to[...]
These no-bake Brownies are a delicious, moist and packed full of nutrients. Ingredients: 2 cups Walnuts 1 cup Raw Almonds 2 cups Medjool dates ½ cup raw cocoa nibs 6tbsp raw cocoa powder 2 tbsp flavouring: sky is the limit here, think of bee pollen for immunity, goji berries as anti-oxidants, desiccated coconut flakes to[...]
What you will need 10 medjool dates (pitted) 1 cup chopped walnuts ½ tsp ground turmeric ¼ tsp rose essence 1tbsp coconut oil 4tbsp chia seeds for covering 2tbsp finely chopped rose petals for covering (the edible type) Preparation Mash up the dates with the walnuts, either with a blender or elbow grease. Once[...]