Why proteins? – To stay healthy, consuming enough proteins is essential! Proteins are involved in muscle functioning, body cell survival, transport of nutrients and many more important processes. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of protein is 0.8 grams per kg body weight. It is best to consume various sources of protein in order to obtain all necessary amino acids to restore daily losses and ensure optimal body functioning. Amazingly, all proteins in the human body are built from a pool of no more than 20 amino acids. It is especially important to consume the nine essential amino acids th ..read more

Benefits of Eating Organic Foods. By: Colman Power, CPOF What does ORGANIC mean? The short answer is plants and animals grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or medicine. These growers must also be registered with a government body. In the United States it’s the USDA, and individually the National Organic Program (NOP) is the federal regulatory framework in the United States of America governing organic food. In Ireland there are three different organic bodies: the Irish Organic Trust, the Irish Organic Association (IOA) and the Demeter. Why are conventional fertilizers, p ..read more

Laurann O’Reilly, owner of Nutrition by Laurann, explains the good and the bad of our cherished chocolate and healthy ways in which you can incorporate it into your diet, in moderation of course. What Are The Benefits of Chocolate? Not to be confused with your regular chocolate bar which is high in milk, sugar and fat, I’m talking about the real, pure, raw dark chocolate. Don’t worry it can still be delicious and it has actual health benefits, some even consider it to be classified as one of the superfoods! 1) – Dark Chocolate Contains Valuable Nutrients Although the exact nutritional values ..read more

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do you want radiant, youthful looking skin? Good skin comes from the inside out, so why not try incorporating some of these superfoods for skin into your daily diet.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”306″ img_size=”350×350″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] 1. Goji Berries Goji berries pack one powerful, nutritional punch and can have some amazing benefits for your skin. They are one of the richest sources of vitamin C on the planet, and are an excellent source of minerals, includi ..read more

Wheatgrass juice is energising, immune boosting, helps to improve younger looking skin, helps recover from exercise, keeps our antioxidants high as well as having many other benefits.  Also known as “Nature’s wonder food”, a panacea of nature which, as you are reading this you’re most likely thinking ‘’that is a very bold statement about one single food or supplement’’, but that is what wheatgrass is known as.  Firstly, what exactly is wheatgrass juice?  Well, wheatgrass is simpler than you think. It is derived from grass, the common wheat plant. The grass is edible, gluten free ..read more