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
Making your own nut butter at home really is as easy as 123 ABC! Cheesy, but true! Recently, I was trying out a peanut butter curry recipe for a family dinner night, and decided I would make my own nut butter to put in it! Peanuts are very easy to find in most supermarkets, and … Continue reading Easy Peasy Homemade Peanut Butter
