On my blog homepage, you'll see the sentence 'A Journey to Sustainable Healthy Living.' When I started my blog, and until very recently, my use of the word 'sustainable' referred to each of you (and myself!) at the individual level and the use of my blog to help you on your journey to a healthier, … Continue reading What Is A Sustainable Diet? How and Why What We Eat Today Affects Future Generations
It was high time for a new 'meal prep' recipe guys, so recently I decided with the change in weather from a humid summer to early darkness and chills (ah, Autumn!) to create a new warming recipe with two ingredients I've been loving recently - aubergine and dates! I was inspired by a gorgeous delivery … Continue reading Aubergine & Date Tagine With Alpro
Recently, I spotted an ad for a Brain Health and Brain Disease conference at University College Dublin, organised by the Dementia and Neurodegeneration Network Ireland, directed at both healthcare professionals and the general population. I decided to go, as I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to learning in medicine. I also have seen the … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Brain Health – Making Brain Gains Throughout Your Life
Ah, peanut butter. A very simple foodie pleasure in life. Although, that's true for ALL nut butters really. I'm a self-confessed nuts, seeds and all related butters addict - so delicious, to easy to make and so many recipe ideas stem from using them as key ingredients! Not to mention nuts are nutritional powerhouses, packed … Continue reading Peanut Butter Chicken & Broccoli Curry
There is something so homely for me about the flavour and smell of ginger, and also - ginger nut! I used to be a total fiend for Ginger Nut biscuits as a kid. That epic crunchy ginger vibe with a little honey kick - ooh! Recently, I was planning to make my Classic Banana Bread, but … Continue reading Banana, Walnut & Ginger Breakfast Muffins
This recipe is one I'm particularly excited to share, because it's for my favourite meal of the day (breakfast - sure what else would you expect from an early bird!), and it's one with a difference! In a big move from my 'oats for breakfast' manta, I decided recently it was time to mix up … Continue reading The Plant Slant Series: Mushroom Feta Frittata Muffins
Time for ingredient number TWO in the Plant Slant series guys, brought to you by myself and my gal pal and trainee dietitian Cliodhna (@fuelingthefitlife on Instagram), and this month we're talking about EGGS! While not technically a 'plant-based' food, eggs are an absolute favourite of ours, a regular feature in our week, and importantly, can … Continue reading The Plant Slant Series: Clio’s Egg White Oats
Ladies and gents, I have finally done it. I have created my own version of a classic - the humble (and highly notional) energy ball. This recipe exploded all over the health and wellness scene a couple of years ago now, and initially I definitely shied away from working on my own for the blog … Continue reading Ciara’s Cacao Protein Energy Balls
The trend towards health and wellness has been growing for the past few years - and it's been quite interesting to see the nutrition side of things evolve. From fads to 'quick fixes' it's been a bit of a rollercoaster of various diets promoted within social and broader media - 'Paleo', 'Low-Carb', 'Keto' - and … Continue reading Let’s Focus on Fibre – With Delicious Recipes To Get You Started
One to warm the heart on a chilly day - who doesn't love a big bowl of comforting soup! My lovely friend, registered dietitian and 'twinnie' Catherine Downey (@the.sporty.dietitian on Instagram) has given me this lovely recipe to share with you all, and I think it's perfect timing with the coming Autumn months! This recipe is … Continue reading Guest Recipe: Spiced Red Lentil & Butternut Squash Soup
