Cork Vegfest the biggest and best vegan event in Ireland happens on May 13th. It is a celebration of vegan food and lifestyle. Full of local food stalls providing the very best of vegan cuisine all day long: vegan cheeses, vegan donuts, vegan pizzas, burgers, ice cream, healthy salads, cakes and drinks. There’ll be cruelty free cosmetics and body care producers too. Diet and … [Read more...] about Cork Becomes Ireland’s Vegan Capital for VegFest May 13th 2017
Nutrition
Nutritional awareness more important than exercise when tackling obesity
A leading health expert has warned that nutritional awareness is the key to reversing Ireland’s obesity crisis. Roger Meacock, Head of Science at Dublin-based health and nutrition company Cellnutrition, said that only once we address the knowledge deficit about what we are eat and why we are eating it can we expect to lose weight and lead healthier lives. Mr … [Read more...] about Nutritional awareness more important than exercise when tackling obesity
Five-a-day and Fibre Fails – The Right Dried Fruit Snacks can fill Nutrition Gaps, Report Reveals
The five-a-day health message is failing and we are falling short of the latest guidance on fibre, according to a new report commissioned by Fruit Bowl®, the health-conscious food brand. Experts say it is time to rethink healthy-eating messages and look for fresh strategies to ensure children, in particular, eat their five-a-day and hit the fibre targets recently … [Read more...] about Five-a-day and Fibre Fails – The Right Dried Fruit Snacks can fill Nutrition Gaps, Report Reveals
Inspirational True Life Transformation Story of Pauline Harley
"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters" is a quote that is frequently used by motivational speakers and life coaches. It's easy to say these words. It's much harder to put it into practice. It's even more remarkable when a series of misfortunes besets an individual and they have the strength of character and resilience to keep on going and defy … [Read more...] about Inspirational True Life Transformation Story of Pauline Harley
Preserve Youth: Look After Your Muscles
World experts advise that consuming adequate amounts of good quality proteins across the day, such as those found in dairy products, can help to preserve muscles into old age. “Timing and type of protein are key”, says Dr. Lex Verdijk, from Maastricht University, who recently spoke at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculskeletal Diseases, in Malaga, … [Read more...] about Preserve Youth: Look After Your Muscles