Saol Sona Nutrition

17/07/2025

Walnut or Pecan Sticky Buns from Darina Allen’s ‘Forgotten Skills Cooking. Absolutely delicious 😋
This was my first time to make these and they were quite tricky but worth it. My Forgotten Skills Cooking book is one of my all time favourites 🙌

When you bake your own treats you are cutting down on all the added ingredients which go into most baked goods and they usually taste better. You can also choose better quality ingredients 💕

22/04/2025

How do I know if my bones will benefit from adding supplements to my diet? How do I choose the best on the market? It can be so confusing 🥹

I am looking forward to chatting with Annette on her Facebook Live tomorrow and helping answer questions on most effective supplements. 💊🦴

15/03/2025

Healing properties of Seaweed 🌊

Irish Carageen has been used as an ancient remedy for colds and coughs for centuries. It helps to clear and support lungs and fight respiratory symptoms. 🫁

I always find it amusing that ancient remedies are called ‘alternative’ when modern medications are so new… surely they should be alternative to what has been in existence forever 🤔

Carageen is available to buy in many small vegetable shops, markets and good health stores around the country 🇮🇪

30/01/2025

Your gut will thank you for feeding it lots of vegetables 🍆🥕🍅🧅🧄🥬

Very tasty plant alternative to beef lasagna. Use your own judgement around quantities and add plenty of seasoning and maybe a dash of red wine to the ragu mix. 🍷

Recipe adapted from

09/12/2024

Green Tea 🍃

Growing up in Ireland it was considered odd to drink any other tea other than regular black tea so it has taken a few years for my Irish tastebuds to switch to herbal teas. 🫖☕️

They all have their tyerapeutic benefits whether for sleep, digestion or immune health however Green Tea comes with some powerful health benefits which is why I found myself one I truly could enjoy while reaping the benefits 😊

16/11/2024

Always something new to learn or be reminded of. So grateful to be attending this year’s Functional Medicine Conference in Galway with an amazing set of international speakers including Dr. Michael Stone, Dr. Heather Moday, Robert Verkerk and Leo Pruimboom 🙌

13/10/2024

I’m forever saving recipes here with best intentions but I’m so glad I tried these Peanut Butter Cups which were an absolute winner. Simple, fast and delicious 😋thank you

1.5cups Oats
1 cup crunchy granola
3/4 cup Peanut Butter
1/2 cup raw Honey
300g Dark Chocolate
Sea Salt

Mix all ingredients (except chocolate and sea salt) Press into cupcake cases. Pour melted chocolate on top and a tiny pinch of sea salt on top. Leave to set in fridge. Enjoy 😘

I used Flahavan’s Organic Jumbo Oats, local Honey, Meridian Crunchy Peanut Butter, Home Made Crunchy Granola, Tony Chocolonely Dark Chocolate and Celtic Sea Salt.

21/09/2024

Autumn Fruits 🍎

Apple and Raspberry Crumble must be the most yummy and satisfying of desserts 🍓

Layer apples at base of greased dish, pour over juice and rind of an orange. Sweeten with some sugar / stevia. Add another layer of raspberries (frozen if not homegrown). Top with crumble:
100g flour
100g almond flour
25g brown sugar
Rub in about 50g butter and mix together with some chopped walnuts and sprinkle of ground cinnamon. 🌰

Pop into hot oven for about 20 mins until lightly browned on top. Enjoy served with a dollop of fresh cream or good quality ice cream. 😋

19/09/2024

Sunny Day Lunches ☀️

It’s all about balance when putting a meal together.
Smoked Mackerel - omega 3 and protein
Feta …. More protein and healthy fats
Lots of colourful organic salad creating a rainbow of colour providing carbohydrate, antioxidants, micronutrients and feeding the good gut bugs😀
Olive oil dressing bringing more healthy fats providing satiety 🤗

19/09/2024