So winter is rolling in and we all begin to crave a little comfort and heat. But we still need to make sure we are eating healthily and not sidelining our vegetables or protein. Soups and bakes are just perfect for the cold months. They provide infinite variety of ingredients are very simple ‘one-pot’ meals that… Read More
Cancer is a modern man-made disease caused by the excesses of modern life, a new study suggests. Researchers looking at almost a thousand mummies from ancient Egypt and South America found only a handful suffered from when now it accounts for nearly one in three deaths. The findings suggest that it is modern lifestyles and… Read More
The overall National Organic Award 2010 has been presented to Mossfield Organic Farm, Co Offaly, for its distinctive organic farmhouse Gouda-style cheese. The cheese is produced using organic milk from the 300-acre farm just outside Birr. The awards, organised by An Bord Bia with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, attracted more than 170… Read More
Naturia brings together a hand picked collection of some of the finest and purest organic products, including skin care, bath products, hair care and baby care. Famous for pure and gentle baby products and natural clay, Cattier is considered a “doyenne” of the French organic and natural beauty scene. Cattier organic skin care products and toiletries are free… Read More
Sean Blaine of Donegal Fresh Fish sets off on the road to Dublin at the crack of dawn every Saturday morning, bringing with him the freshest fish and shellfish from the Northwest to The SuperNatural Food Market – just for you!
The European Commission has just approved growing genetically modified crops for the first time in 12 years, putting the GM lobby’s profits over public concerns — 60% of Europeans feel we need more information before growing foods that could threaten our health and environment. A new initiative allows 1 million EU citizens a unique chance… Read More
A German-engineered potato on Tuesday became the first genetically modified organism in 12 years to win approval for cultivation in the European Union, sparking celebration among GMO manufacturers and outrage among opponents. http://bit.ly/aZL8FV
Interesting article from the Daily Telegraph. Food intolerance: the new epidemic? Finger on the pulse? One in five Britons is now labouring under the misapprehension that they are suffering from a food allergy. “The nation is in the grip of an epidemic, but one very different from those usually written about, such as obesity, diabetes and binge-drinking.… Read More
A great opinion piece in the London Times discussing the forthcoming, award winning documentary, Food Inc. Unfortunately it will not be getting a full release in Ireland, but will be showing for one day only at the Vue Cinema, Liffey Valley S.C, on Monday 15th February. (see the trailer in an earlier blog entry below)… Read More