Having a bowl of porridge in the morning is a good way to start your day. Unlike other sugary cereals, porridge contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals; it is high in fibre, can help lower cholesterol, and is […]
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There has been a lot of press recently about oils and more particularly, coconut oil. Coconut oil always had a bad rap as a nasty saturated fat but actually, due to its unique molecular structure, it stands alone from other […]
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Beef chop suey is packed to the florets with foods to keep you healthy. Instead of the same old vegetables try bamboo shoots. They can improve cholesterol levels, they’re low in calories and their anti-inflammatory properties may reduce the risk […]
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Soups are quick and easy to make because basically everything goes into one pot. For those of you who don’t have time but understand the importance of nutritious foods, then soup is one of the cheapest ways to get good, […]
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Let’s be honest, January certainly feels like the most depressing month of the year. All your money has dried up (thanks Christmas), you forgot about last year’s exercise commitment and the summer feels like it’s 7 years away. Fear not, […]
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Thanks to fears over our financial well-being, the holiday season can prove for many the most stressful time of year. Nobody wants to be seen as a scrooge and because of this we often indulge in spending we really can’t afford.
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Father and son team Patrick and Paddy Kelly are milkmen who deliver to your home, so you can wake up to fresh milk on your doorstep. But there will be an extra reason to wake up early this week and […]
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by Mireille Guiliano There’s definitely a feel-good factor about this book. It’s full of recipes for dishes typically enjoyed by the author from the Alsace Region of France, with no nutrient breakdown or calorie counting. Preparation instructions – complicated enough, […]
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With college grants being cut in this year’s budget, college registration fees rising and average rents increasing in Dublin, students either have to budget or go hungry. While cheap instant noodles, sliced pans, ketchup pasta and frozen pizza will do […]
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For a number of years now I have been advocating the huge variety of herbs, spices and foreign grocery available at many of the Asian markets so popular of late. It took a bit of time for Dubliners to shop […]
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