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Smoothies for IBS
It can be incredibly difficult to find delicious foods that won't trigger the symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome. It can be even harder to find safe foods that also provide the body with all the essential nutrients it needs. But don't worry - smoothies...
Best Smoothies for Constipation
Smoothies are one of the best and most effective ways to get fruit, vegetables as well as soluble and insoluble fibre into the body. Because they often contain a good portion of fruit and vegetables, smoothies have been linked to improving gut health and aiding...
Should you supplement?
Should you supplement? Supplements first started to become popular last century, and they were a way of adding things to the diet to prevent popular diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies – like scurvy (lack of vitamin C) and rickets (lack of vitamin D). Now,...
Do Smoothies Spike Blood Sugar?
Consuming a morning smoothie can be a fantastic way to get all the essential macronutrients into your diet. They're a great way to get plenty of nutrition into your body if you're short on time and the great thing about them is that they can be consumed on the go...
Smoothies to Help Balance Hormones
When we think about eating healthily, hormones may not always be at the forefront of our minds. But hormones play an incredibly important part in our bodies. Hormones are chemical messengers that have profound effects on our mental, physical, and emotional health and...
What is Perimenopause
Perimenopause (commonly referred to as the menopausal transition) is the period of time prior to menopause. During perimenopause, estrogen production starts to decrease causing menopausal symptoms - women experience changing menstrual cycles, hot flashes, sleep...
Benefits of Spinach Smoothie’s
Quick and simple to make, and an easy way to get more fruit and veggies into your diet, it's easy to see the appeal of the humble spinach smoothie. Although there are plenty of benefits to starting your day with a spinach smoothie, they can often be high in sugars. In...
Food Intolerance
Food intolerances can lead to a variety of digestive symptoms, such as bloating, excess gas, and nausea. They are different to allergies because they don't trigger an immune response. Identifying a food intolerance can be difficult, in this article we're going to look...
Making a Smoothie with Oats
If you are looking to create healthy and delicious smoothies to help you through your day, an oatmeal smoothie can be a great choice. Many people wonder whether smoothies are actually healthy - the answer is that it completely depends on what you're putting in your...
Healthy Smoothies to Support Immunity
Smoothies can be a great way to fight off those bugs that affect many of us during flu season. In order to stay healthy, the whole family should adopt a lifestyle that provides them with the proper nutrients for fighting off viruses. Many of these immune-supporting...
Chocolate & Mint Smoothie
Chocolate & Mint Smoothie Smoothies are a quick, nutritious, and delicious way to get energy while you're on the go. They provide much-needed fuel for your busy days, and help you feel good on the inside and out. By: The Queen of Health Ingredients 1/2 banana 1...
Choco Wake up Smoothie
Choco Wake Up SmoothieSmoothies are a fun and tasty way to get your energy for the day and give you that natural high!By: The Queen of HealthIngredients 1 cup spinach 1/2 banana ¼ cup rolled oats 2 Tablespoons cacao powder ¼ medium cucumber 1 Tablespoon chia seed 1...
Milk Alternatives for Smoothies
The majority of smoothie recipes out there include dairy milk as an ingredient, however, many people can't consume milk due to dietary requirements, preference or ethical reasons. Lactose intolerance is incredibly common; a person is lactose intolerant when their body...
Chocolate and Cherry Smoothie Bowl
Chocolate and Cherry Smoothie Bowl A chocolate and cherry smoothie bowl is a delicious meal replacement or snack and contains the perfect balance of healthy fruits and fats.Introduction About this RecipeBy: The Queen of Health The chocolate and cherry smoothie recipe...
Guilt Free Chocolate Treats
Guilt Free Chocolate Treat Fruit & Nut Chocolate Bark Introduction About this Recipe By: The Queen of Health Chocolate is the ultimate comfort food, a guilty pleasure, and the good news is that the right kind of chocolate can actually be good for you… In...
Frozen Fruit Smoothie- The Best Fruit and Vegetables
Frozen fruit smoothies make a delicious snack or meal and can be packed with healthy vitamins to keep our bodies energised on the go. Because there are so many different types of smoothie recipes, everyone is able to find a delicious recipe to suit them, whether they...
Avocado Smoothie Bowl
Avocado Smoothie BowlSmoothie bowls are quick and easy to prepare and you can get the whole family involved! Inroduction About this Recipe By: The Queen of Health A green avocado smoothie bowl with kale that will make you feel good on the inside and look great on the...
Low Hormone Levels and Weight Gain
Low hormone levels can cause a range of problems and are usually the reason for weight gain in women. Women have so many hormones controlling their minds and bodies; specifically estrogen and progesterone which are involved with a woman's reproductive system,...
Coconut and Berry Smoothie Bowl
Coconut and Berry Smoothie Bowl Smoothies are a great addition to your diet, providing you with part of your 9-a-day fruit and vegetable goal but also tasting delicious at the same time! Inroduction About this Recipe By: The Queen of Health You may be in Ireland or...
When and Why You Should See a Nutritionist
Do you need a Nutritionist? Taking care of your health and wellbeing should be a priority, however many find it extremely difficult to control their diet or feel they don’t have time to implement a balanced lifestyle. If you live in or around Dublin and feel that you...