Posts Tagged ‘health foods dublin’

What happens when I heat extra virgin olive oil?

7 May 2013 @ 10:52 pm |

What happens when I heat extra virgin olive oil?

Extra virgin olive oil’s (EVOO) delicate olive polyphenols (colourful antioxidants) are broken down quickly during heating. This reduces the oil’s natural defenders like hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein, two antioxidants that protect our cellular membranes from damage.

The big problem with heating EVOO past its “smoke point” (typically 325° F to 350° F) is visible: The oil turns brown in your skillet, an indication of oxidized fats. This gives your food an off taste and your bloodstream oxidized oils, which it doesn’t like. However, olive oil can be safely used for…

detox easy recipe : Roasted Beetroot and Quinoa Salad

7 January 2013 @ 3:14 pm |

I love the textures happening here in this beetroot & quinoa salad. So lovely & simple. All ingredients at Select Stores Dalkey.

Serves 4

For the salad
1 cup quinoa, cooked & cooled (cooking the quinoa in broth gives it a little more flavour)
6 beets (small to medium sized)
1 leek, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
a handful of spinach, roughly chopped
a handful of coriander, roughly chopped
a small handful of roasted, salted almonds, roughly chopped

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Rub olive oil over the beets & place…

Select Stores Mulled Wine Recipe for cold Winter Nights

22 November 2012 @ 10:26 pm |

Select Stores Mulled Wine Recipe

This is a traditional German recipe also known as Gluhwein (pronounced gluvine).

Perfect for those mid-winter dinner parties and gatherings.

750ml red wine
1 lemon, sliced
3 oranges, sliced
3 tablespoons sugar or honey
10 whole cloves
6 cinnamon quills
4 whole star anise
1 cup brandy or rum
(Optional) cardamom, fresh ginger, grated nutmeg

Place all ingredients except the brandy in a large saucepan. Warm slowly on a low heat gently simmer for 45 minutes. Add brandy just before serving.

Healthy Tips for the incoming Party Season – portion control

21 November 2012 @ 9:00 pm |

Before you throw down throughout Christmas Party season, here are a few tips on how to get through your December healthier and as full as you want to be.

PORTION CONTROL

“Eat smaller portions more frequently and for some having a small snack prior to the meal can keep the appetite better under control. In another words, don’t overload your digestive system because this can create a sharp increase in insulin (the glucose-reducing and fat-storing hormone) level. Insulin is released in response to the carbohydrate in meat meals, and the presence of high fat can enhance fat deposit in…

Irish Parent Magazine Oct/Nov 2012 Out Now (School Lunches)

7 October 2012 @ 5:05 pm |

School Lunches that pack a punch… by nutritionist Oliver McCabe (Select Stores Dalkey)
It may come as little surprise to learn that according to recent research in Ireland that the most popular items in a lunchbox are a sliced white bread sandwich with a filling of ham, cheese or chicken; crisps, a chocolate bar or biscuit; and a yoghurt or cheese snack. While, there’s nothing wrong with any of these foods on an occasional basis, if a child eats them every day, they will not get the range of nutrients they need for good health and energy. As…

Ladies Boost Vitamin D during Autumn/Winter months

1 October 2012 @ 6:43 am |

Boost Winter D to Build Strong Bones All Year Long

The trick is to keep bone formation equal to or greater than breakdown with bone-building nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D.

Many women don’t get enough calcium, and dark winter days can deplete the body of vitamin D—both of which can increase a woman’s risk of osteoporosis. A new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that supplementing with dairy foods and alternatives fortified with calcium and vitamin D and Greens can have a positive effect on measures of bone health and may help protect…

Controlling Blood Pressure through diet

25 September 2012 @ 8:20 am |

BP-lowering foods
Foods for healthy BP include dark chocolate, which a recent meta-analysis supported for reducing BP. Whey protein boosts glutathione and nitric oxide, which protect and relax blood vessels. Fatty fish provide protein and omega-3 fat, which significantly reduce triglycerides and improve blood vessel elasticity. Luteolin-containing foods like celery, citrus, green peppers, thyme, and chamomile may easily improve BP. So can garlic, onion, apples and other quercetin-containing foods. Replacing table salt with unrefined sea salt or potassium-balanced salts may also improve BP. Potassium-rich coconut water was shown to reduce BP significantly. Sweet potatoes contain potassium and beta-carotene,…

Tips to Help Kids Eat Fruit and Vegetables

13 September 2012 @ 7:56 am |

Tips to Help Kids Eat Fruit and Vegetables

Do you have trouble getting your kids to eat enough fruit & veg? Read this article for some top tips!

Do you struggle to get your kids eating enough fruit & vegetables? Maybe you already know that fruit and vegetables are essential for good health, but your child just won’t play ball. Don’t despair, this article should give you some ideas!

First of all, don’t panic. It is very common for children to be fussy eaters – refusing to eat certain foods, or not getting adequate variety in their diet. You…

RUDE HEALTH SHOW RDS DUBLIN 2012

11 September 2012 @ 7:22 pm |

Returning to the RDS this month, Ireland’s leading health show, Rude Health is running on Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th of September, from 11am-6pm daily.

Rude Health is a jam-packed weekend of products, seminars, information, workshops – and fun. With over 200 exhibitors, an abundance of health solutions are catered for with workshops and information on food, optimising mental and physical health and skincare.

Speakers such as Patrick Holford, Jan de Vries, Dr Marilyn Glenville, Bernadette Bohan, Prof Jane Plant, Dale Pinnock, Juicy Oliver Mc Cabe, Dr Eva Orsmond, Vivienne Campbell, and Cathy McCarthy, Dr Giill Hart,…

Healthy Sandwich Fillers for the Lunchbox

9 September 2012 @ 9:48 pm |

School Lunchbox Sandwich Ideas

Sandwiches don’t have to be plain and boring – put a little spice into your kid’s lunchbox!

Sandwiches are a great way to encourage your child to eat healthy foods. This article should give you some ideas for healthy & practical sandwich fillers for your child’s lunchbox!

Apple and Cheese

This may sound like an unlikely combination – but give it a chance, it works! Grate an apple and some cheese into a bowl and mix them together. Squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the mixture to stop the apple turning brown. Add to…