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Fuelling the Active Child – Oliver McCabe – Irish Parent Magazine April/May 2013 OUT NOW!

10 April 2013 @ 9:55 pm |
Filed under: Events & News, Nutritional Tips, Select Stores News

Fuelling the Active Child
Oliver McCabe

As spring awakens nature back into bloom, our little ones are eager to get out in the fresh air and release their energy! Whether your child participates in an organized sport or just loves biking around the neighbourhood, you’ll want to keep these tips in mind to keep him/her fuelled up.

Eat before AND after activity

The best foods to boost your child’s store of energy are rich in carbohydrates, such as rice, pasta, fruits and starchy vegetables. When it comes to a sports game, it’s important to time meals right so your…

‘Kicking the Habit’ by Oliver McCabe Irish Parent Magazine FEB/MARCH 2013 OUT NOW

3 February 2013 @ 10:26 am |
Filed under: Events & News, Nutritional Tips, Select Stores News

Kick the Habit – makes changes in small steps

Food cravings and weight gain are the biggest reasons ex-smokers relapse. Your body cleanses and purges impurities after you quit smoking, and your senses of smell and taste return. You may desire more foods because they are more appealing, and your mouth and hands are not toying with the cigarette anymore. These are physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms that eventually disappear, usually within 2 months after you start a quit-smoking programme. Meanwhile, you can fight the food cravings, lose weight and kick the habit for the last time.

Step 1

Staying Healthy whilst travelling through the Christmas Season IPM DEC12/JAN13

1 December 2012 @ 10:01 pm |
Filed under: Events & News, Nutritional Tips, Select Stores News

Staying Healthy whilst travelling through the Christmas Season
Irish Parent Magazine Dec/Jan 2013 On Sale Now
Oliver McCabe

With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will be packing up and heading off to spend time with loved ones. Unfortunately most airports and roadside stops offer the standard stodgy fare. The good news is you can bring your own food! Here are some foods that you can pack to eat well, which will keep the family feeling better on your trip:
Food for Planes
 For early morning flights, you can’t go…

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

7 October 2012 @ 5:05 pm |
Filed under: Events & News, Nutritional Tips, Recipes, Select Stores News

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…

Irish Parent Magazine June/July Out Now

19 June 2012 @ 10:55 pm |
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Eating right for Sports and Mental health by Nutritionist Oliver McCabe Select Stores Dalkey

Carbohydrates should make up the major part of your diet, accounting for two-thirds of the calories they consume.
The type of carbohydrate is as important as the amount. Some carbohydrates, such as sugar, are ‘fast releasing’, which means they raise your blood sugar levels quickly. This leads to a sudden boost of energy and after a massive energy slump too, not great for studying or training.
Others, such as oats, are ‘slow releasing’. This leads to longer bouts of energy and memory.
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June/July Irish Parent Magazine – Eating Right for Sports

7 June 2012 @ 11:01 am |
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Eating right for Sports and Mental health by Nutritionist Oliver McCabe Select Stores Dalkey

Carbohydrates should make up the major part of your diet, accounting for two-thirds of the calories they consume.
The type of carbohydrate is as important as the amount. Some carbohydrates, such as sugar, are ‘fast releasing’, which means they raise your blood sugar levels quickly.
This leads to a sudden boost of energy and after a massive energy slump too, not great for studying or training.
Others, such as oats, are ‘slow releasing’. This leads to longer bouts of energy and memory.

Ollies Juice and Strawberry Summer Smoothie Revealed

18 May 2012 @ 7:46 pm |
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Select Stores Pineapple Power Smoothie DIY

15 May 2012 @ 9:52 am |
Filed under: Events & News

As seen on Irish Parent Magazine May 2012

Select Stores Pineapple Power

Makes 10 ounces.Make sure you wash your fruit and vegetables where necessary

Ingredients:

one tablespoon of ripe mango

one tablespoon of ripe pineapple

one teaspoon of ripe banana

one teaspoon of ripe pear

small cup of freshly squeezed orange juice

teaspoon of natural non sugar yoghurt

squirt of honey.

Method:

You will need a blender and juicer for this recipe.

1.Peel and stone mango (adult supervision) and take a tablespoon of the flesh.

2.Peel and cube pineapple and take a heaped tablespoon.

3.Peel banana and take…

Why Eat Organic Food? by Oliver McCabe IPM May 2012

9 May 2012 @ 8:35 am |
Filed under: Events & News, Nutritional Tips, Product News, Select Stores News

Why Eat Organic Food – Ten Irresistible Reasons

Here are great reasons to eat organically:

1.Organic food is the best quality food you can eat because it free from the chemicals used in conventional farming and is grown in rich soil. No food has higher amounts of beneficial minerals, essential amino acids and vitamins than organic food. Organic food contains higher levels of vitamin C and minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron and chromium as well as cancer-fighting antioxidants. Organic milk has 68% more Omega 3 essential fatty acids. And nutrients aside, would you rather eat an apple that has…

Irish Parent Magazine April 2012 “Leafy Greens” by Ollie

27 April 2012 @ 6:39 am |
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Leafy Greens

Loaded with vitamin E and folate, leafy greens are vital to overall health particularly brain health. Recent studies show that older adults who regularly eat leafy green vegetables experience slower declines in brain function and perform better on cognitive testes than those who don’t. Since vitamin E (key for protecting the brain from oxidative damage) is better absorbed when combined with fats, try tossing a simple dressing of lemon juice and heart healthy olive oil with a salad of spinach.

Selecting

Greens vary widely in flavour from sweet to bitter to earthy, and many…

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