We inherit our genes from our parents, that bit we can’t change. What we now know is that just because we have a genetic predisposition, this is not the automatic default. For example if you carry the APOE4 gene, you then have a genetic predisposition to Alzeimers. Does this mean you will definitely get Alzeimers. […]
Now that summer is here, and temperatures are higher than usual, it is particularly important to stay hydrated. 60% of the body is made up of water so it makes sense that staying hydrated is crucial. A study by UConn Human Performance Lab has shown that as little as 1.5% dehydration has a negative effect on […]
In this age, executive stress management is a common reality. We are paid to perform which often drives us to work long hours, skip lunch and exercise, and take frequent plane journeys causing jet lag. Our stress levels increase and we feel more out of sync. Sleep is often disrupted and our busy schedule […]
Do you crave chocolate or sugary treats? Do you have energy slumps or need caffeine to get you going in the morning or get you through the day? Are you addicted to sugar? The thing about sugar is that it is everywhere, we can get our hands on it any time of day or night. We feed […]
Now that the cold weather is here, check out this tasty, healthy turmeric tea also known as golden milk or a turmeric latte. We hear a lot about turmeric these days and there are lots of new turmeric supplements on the market. Did you know that there are over 10,000 peer-reviewed studies on the benefits of turmeric? This makes […]
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This delicious raw pea, mint and spinach soup is nutrient dense and packed with flavour. Just defrost the peas in advance and whizz all the ingredients for a creamy, tasty soup. If you prefer not to go raw, it is equally delicious gently heated. Peas are a great source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K. […]
How many of us have heard about people who came down with a flue & chest infection over the Christmas and are still trying to deal with it? Some on their third dose of antibiotics. There was a time when you were prescribed a dose of antibiotics – 9 times out of 10 it dealt […]
When we think of the liver, we often think about alcohol consumption and rightly so. However, It is currently estimated that 25-30% of the global population have Non Alcohol Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) which is caused by excess sugar consumption not by alcohol. NAFLD is on the increase in Ireland and can lead to a […]
