Tag Archives: Eating

We Are Eating Far Too Much Plastic

Anyone who reads my newsletter is well aware of the growing environmental catastrophe of plastic pollution. Microplastics from artificial clothing fibers, microbeads found in personal care products, broken down plastics from bottles, fishing nets, plastic bags and biosolids spread on cropland are a human-created nightmare for our environment, particularly our oceans, waterways, marine and bird… Read More »

Type 2 diabetes: Eating this popular vegetable could lower blood sugar

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that involves problems with not getting enough glucose into the cells. Food plays a huge role in a type 2 diabetes and can either help or hinder the condition. Foods with high sugar content, trans-fat, white bread and starchy vegetables, are all classified as the ‘wrong’ type of food… Read More »

Eating Garlic Could Protect Brain Health

Eating garlic may be good for your brain, particularly as you age. The pungent herb may protect brain health by fighting age-related changes in gut health linked to cognitive function, according to University of Louisville researchers. The study, which was presented at the American Physiological Society’s 2019 annual meeting, adds more credence to garlic’s status… Read More »

Guide To Eating Animal Proteins

If you’re looking for a how-to guide to eating animal proteins, this serves as a great guide. For the sake of this article, we’re focusing on how to buy or source animal proteins as part of your diet and lifestyle. If you’re plant-based looking to incorporate animal proteins or making the transition from a vegan… Read More »

Extreme eating: Diet is unrealistic for most Irish people, who would struggle to stick to it

The belief is that meat and sugar consumption needs to half by 2050 to restrict damage to the environment posed by three billion people who are either eating too much or too little. The diet is extreme, there are no two ways about it. The majority of Irish people are not managing the current guidelines… Read More »