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The Health Benefits of Beetroot Beetroots are a wonderful source of phytonutrients which help support detoxification pathways. They also have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Beetroots are high in 'lutein' and therefore very beneficial for eye support - particularly age-related macular degeneration. IngredientsBuy a pack of ready cooked vacuum-packed beetroots. Make sure that

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Yoghurt, Coriander and lime dip Ingredients 250g natural yoghurt (Greek is good) 1 tablespoon olive oil Juice of 1 small lime 1/2 tsp grated ginger 1 large handful of finely chopped fresh coriander Pinch of salt + good grinding of black pepper Mix all the above and taste - to add more black pepper or olive oil as desired. Delicious served as a dip for raw vegetables or on the side with a hot

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Pizza can be very nutritious with the right toppings. Just make up the base and add your favourite veg. The following makes two large 10 inch pizzas as shown. Ingredients 12 oz plain flour 1 tsp salt 1tsp brown sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 sachet of dried yeast 8 fl oz of hand-hot water Method Pre-heat your oven to 230 C. Mix all the ingredients together and then slowly add the hot water.

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Basil Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory with heart protecting actions. Basil is a good source of Vitamins A & C and the minerals potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium and manganese. Delicious chopped into tomato-based sauces towards the end of cooking. Black Pepper Helps increase stomach acid, thereby improving digestion. The outer layer of the peppercorn stimulates the breakdown of fat

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This dish represents an eclectic mix of Irish, Mediterranean and Mexican Cuisines.The ultimate in winter comfort food. Greatly enhanced with a full-bodied glass of ruby red wine! Ingredients 3 medium-sized carrots 1 large red onion 1 red/green/yellow pepper 1/2 inch piece fresh root ginger 2 cloves of garlic 1 tin red kidney beans 1 tin tomatoes 3/4 lb lean minced beef (leave out for vegetarian

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Top anti-cancer foods and nutrients - see link for our November newsletter below. http://www.pembrokehealthandwellbeing.ie/Originals/November%20Newlsetter%202010.pdf

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1) Vitamin D - Rich Foods As most vitamin D comes from sunlight, it's not surprising that more people suffer from colds and flu during the winter months when light is low. Apart from helping with bones, vitamin D also stimulates the immune system and as such eating foods high in this vitamin may help protect against the flu by strengthening the body's natural immunity. The following are some of

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Health Benefits of Okra Okra is high in soluble fibre making it very beneficial for digestive health, in particular it can help resolve constipation.  Okra may be beneficial at lowereing LDL cholesterol due to  its mucilaginous nature which helps it bind to cholesterol eliminating it from the body. Okra is beneficial for helping keep blood sugars balanced and thereby may help in the treatment of

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This is an extremely nutritious low fat meal bursting with vitamins and minerals -  good enough to be served at a dinner party! Ingredients 1/2 a Courgette - thinly grated 1 Yellow Pepper 1 Red Pepper 1 Mango (just ripe to firm but not mushy) 1 Handful of chopped fresh coriander 2 inch piece fresh root ginger (grated) Juice of two limes 1 packet of cold water prawns - preferably not frozen

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10 top tips for permanent and successful weight loss     1) Portion ControlResearch suggests that portion control is one of single greatest predictors of successful weight loss (Logue et al. 2004). Eating only a single helping, using a smaller plate and resisting the urge to clean the plate are also factors. It is also beneficial to get into the habit of reading the nutrition labels on the back

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Ingredients 1 Red onion, 1 yellow or green pepper 1/2 Fennel bulb 1 medium-sized courgette (Chop and dice the above ingredients into bite-sized pieces) 2 carrots sliced like match sticks Handful of parsely 2 tcp of fennel seeds (optional - but well worth the effort) 1 Tablespoon of pumpkin seeds (optional -but full of vitamins & minerals) Method Toss all the vegetables into your pan of olive oil

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According to recent research by the University of Minnesota, Magnesium can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death by nearly 40%. http://www.drsinatra.com/Reduce-heart-attack-risk-with-magnesium-from-Dr-Stephen-Sinatra Foods High in Magnesium GrainsWheat bran, wheat germ, millet, rye, brown rice, barley Nuts & seeds  Almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds

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From the HeartMath Institute http://www.heartmath.org/templates/ihm/downloads/pdf/e-books/de-stress-kit/destress-kit.pdf

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Don't have much time to cook? Try this 20 minute stir-fry wonder filled with nutrients and easy on the digestive system! Here's what you need: 1 medium red onion.... 2 leeks....1 small courgette...1 inch piece fresh root ginger...2 cloves of garlic (crushed)....1/2 a red pepper or yellow pepper or both (or any colour pepper you fancy).... 2 fillets of turkey chopped or 3 or 4 depending on how

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Broccoli, Asparagus, Leek and Courgette Soup Ingredients1 bunch of asparagus spears (approx 6-8 spears)1 small head of broccoli1 average-sized courgette2 Leeks1 large red onion2 inch piece root gingerSmall handful of Tarragon or other green herb such as parsely or dillMethodFirst prepare all your vegetables, wash & trim the asparagus spears, the broccoli florets and cut into rough pieces. Chop

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More and more the benefits of dark chocolate are being extolled. Despite strong evidence in favour of dark chocolate over milk chocolate, most people in this part of the world still prefer to consume the milk chocolate variety. A recent survey found that in Europe, 58% of people ate milk chocolate, closely followed by dark chocolate (43 %). For the UK, these figures were 61 and 35 %, respectively

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Reflexology helps reduce cholesterol by stimulating proper bile flow. Bile acids help reduce cholesterol by binding to them, enabling a more efficient excretion of cholesterol. Reflexology also has a proven track record in helping     reduce stress levels. A course of 6 treatments at weekly intervals in conjunction with correct diet and lifestyle is recommended for those seeking to reduce

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4 Steps to improving mood with food Step 1 – keeping blood sugars balancedKeeping blood sugars balanced is the first and most important step towards improving mood. Eating a highly refined diet with lots of white sugar and flour will cause a rapid elevation in blood sugar levels. In order to deal with this sudden influx of sugar in the blood, the body releases the hormone insulin which

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What does it mean to be healthy? According to the WHO (1946), health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The famous naturopathic physician, Dr Henry Lindlhar (2005), states that one of the principle causes of a lack of good health stems from a violation of nature’s laws. The word health itself comes from the 11th

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We all know not to put diesel into a petrol-fuelled car, it will clog up, cough and spurt and ultimately breakdown. The same is true of our bodies; we need to put the right fuel in, if we want them to work properly. So many people in Irish society today are operating out of half functioning bodies, complaining of always feeling tired, constantly catching colds and flu, suffering never ending

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