Often ignored other than for Christmas dinner, brussel sprouts are in season from September to December. They are a good source of fibre and vitamins, especially vitamin C and folic acid. Ingredients 500 g Brussel sprouts trimmed and halved 1 tbsp olive oil 1 chilli chopped 2 garlic … Continued
This dish gives an amazing festive fragrance as well as being both nutritious and delicious. It would be perfect for cooking in a slow cooker. Ingredients 1 kg sliced red cabbage 225 g chopped onions 225 g peeled & chopped apples 4 tbs red wine vinegar Zest and … Continued
There’s no getting away from the tins of biscuits, boxes of chocolates and party food everywhere you turn this month, so try these simple tips to keep you looking and feeling as great when you leave, as when you arrived. … Continued
The combination of richer foods, larger quantities and the emotional stresses Christmas can bring can have a huge impact on our digestive system. While Christmas has become synonymous with catching up with friends and loved ones, eating out and … Continued
Christmas has become synonymous with eating, drinking and partying! But all that extra food, drink and stress can soon pile on the pounds and clothes that may have fit at the start of the month are already starting to pinch! … Continued
Christmas is all about having fun so the last thing you want is stress rearing its ugly head. If you feel a row brewing or suddenly everything seems to be too much, the secret is to take a few moments … Continued
Chocolate helps the brain produce feel-good serotonin. Be sure to indulge in the dark variety — it contains incredible amounts of antioxidants, whereas milk chocolate is just that: milk and sugar with trace amounts of cocoa.
I was delighted to be invited onto KFM today to discuss weight loss and fad diets with Ciara Plunkett. January has become synonymous with weight loss diets, diet foods and detoxing but crazy fad diets are rarely sustainable. Setting realistic goals is … Continued
Love it or hate it, Christmas can be a very stressful time of the year for both the body and mind. We get caught up in a flurry of parties and shopping and are swept away on a festive high. … Continued
January has become synonymous with New Years Resolutions and weight loss but if you’re looking to lose weight this year, don’t just choose a programme that will give you the quickest weight loss. Instead, ask yourself: Is it a sustainable diet … Continued