Strong and stretchy
 Where do we get our strength from?  What holds us together? It’s funny how little we know about the ethereal living lattice that pulses below our skin - what gives us structure, and keeps us supple, elastic and strong throughout our lifetime.  

​Diet and lifestyle play a huge role in how healthy we look, and if you are looking for to support healthy hair, skin and nails then you need to work from the inside out.
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What you put in your mouth is just as important, if not more important, than what you put on your skin and we need to nourish our inner tissues to get that external glow.

​It is easy to overlook the fact that our outer appearance reflects what is going on inside and of our overall health. Make sure you eat a varied diet filled with colourful whole foods, drink plenty of water and get regular exercise to ensure you look and feel your best.
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​It may come as little surprise to learn that according to recent research in Ireland that the most popular items in a lunchbox are a sliced white bread sandwich with a filling of ham, cheese or chicken; crisps, a chocolate bar or biscuit; and a yoghurt or cheese snack. 

​While, there’s nothing wrong with any of these foods on an occasional basis, if a child eats them every day, they will not get the range of nutrients they need for good health and energy. As a child gets older they can develop tendencies for sugar and savoury cravings leading to morning jaunts to the local sweet shop before school starts. Let’s prevent this. 

​Plant based diets are the future, introducing more seeds, nuts and whole grains into your everyday diet really is a must. Sprouting has lots of benefits, especially from a flavour point of view, the process enhances flavours, you will really taste the difference.
 
Benefits of soaking and sprouting…

1. Reduce the amount of phytic acid, which is an anti-nutrient, meaning it will negatively affect your nutrition by blocking the absorption of minerals (mainly calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and especially zinc)
2. Enzymes are produced, mainly amylase
3. Vitamins are enhanced
4. Starches broken down into sugars