Our Favourite Irish Brands
Our Favourite Irish Brands We are lucky to work with so many wonderful Irish brands at Nourish. As a homegrown business ourselves, good quality natural products from trusted Irish producers has always been important to us. Here, we have shone a spotlight on some of our favourites to learn how they grew from humble beginnings, all the while preserving the same…
What’s the Scoop On: Seed and Nut Butters
There’s no denying that nut and seed butters are delicious. Sadly, however, there are still many people out there who have yet to branch outside the confines of the good ole jar of peanut butter and dip their spreading knives into new and tasty butter realms. Well, my friends, today help is at hand. Now is the time to up…
10 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety Naturally
We’ve all experienced anxiety at some point in our lives. Whether it’s speaking in front of a large group of people, performing on stage or heading into an interview for our dream job. The real trouble comes when these feelings of anxiety become too much and even overwhelm us. These feelings can have debilitating effects on our day to day…
How To Eat Super Healthy on a Budget
A lot of people believe that to maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet you must spend a fortune; but if you’re doing it right, it’s really not as expensive as you might think. You just need to know how a trick or two! Here are my tips and tricks for How To Eat Super Healthy on a Budget. No. 1 –…
4 Gluten-Free Alternatives You Might Not Be Using But Absolutely Should
For some, going gluten-free is a personal choice, for others, it’s not. But whether you decided to ditch the gluten because you’re intolerant, or if it’s because you’re choosing it for your health, there’s always room in the kitchen for some new recipe inspiration! Today we’re covering 4 Gluten-Free Alternatives You Might Not Be Using But Absolutely Should. Millet Millet…
What’s the Scoop On: Vitamin D | Part 2
Welcome back to part 2 of What’s the Scoop On: Vitamin D. In part one we covered what exactly vitamin D is and what it does for our health. Now let’s cover how we can improve our levels naturally. Many people link Vitamin D deficiency to reduced outdoor activity and increased use of high-SPF sunscreen, and there’s a lot to…
6 Natural Remedies to Fight off a Cold
It’s that time of year again when the sniffles are threatening us with their arrival and the scratchy throats, tickling coughs and the runny nose are never too far off. That’s why I’ve put together this blog post on 6 Natural Remedies to Fight off a Cold. Being sick is never fun. And whilst it’s true that sometimes you just…
What’s the Scoop On: Seaweed
The Irish are no stranger to the slippery salty earthly tangles of seaweed that decorate the coastal rocks along the shore. After all, seaweed has been part of the traditional diet of coastal culture for decades. Seaweed has a rich history of use, having been used all over the world for thousands of years. It has a long history in ancient medicine, folklore…
How to Make a Herbal Vinegar
Herbal Vinegar is another one of my favourite ways to consume the benefits of herbs.You may recall my love-affair with fire cider. Well, this is a much less pungent version of that.Essentially, you do the same thing, but with any herb of your choice. Besides drinking herbal infusions and decoctions, and of course, eating well, I find one of the…
How to Make a Herbal Decoction
A herbal decoction is essentially a simmered tea over a long period of time. Herbal decoctions are marvellous for extracting the properties of hard roots, barks, dried berries and seeds. Water is a commonly used solvent to extract herbal properties, hence the popularity of tea and infusions. For some clarification, let’s discuss briefly the differences between a tea, an infusion…
How to Make a Herbal Infusion
A herbal infusion is a wonderful way to extract a potent amount of nutrients from a herb. Water is a commonly used solvent to extract herbal properties. It’s probably best known in the form of a tea, however an infusion is a lot stronger. To compare a tea to a herbal infusion for everyone’s understanding,a tea uses a small amount…
Natural Ways to Provide Relief and Help Recovery from a Stomach Bug (Part 2)
Welcome to part two of our Natural Ways to Provide Relief and Help Recovery from a Stomach Bug.In part one we covered the causes and some tips on natural treatment. In part two, we’re continuing our natural treatment suggestions, plus some supplements and tips that I recommend as preventative measures. No. 3 – Supportive Additions to Help Recovery from a…