Getting a bit cold? 9 soup recipes to keep you WARM this winter

Oct 27, 2022

There's a chill in the air and my winter coat is calling my name.

After a rainy and windy day, there is nothing more comforting than getting into your pyjamas with a nice big bowl of soup.

With these delicious recipes, you can get a tasty dinner in no time, and also enjoy it for lunch tomorrow.

3. Spiced lentil and ginger soup

4. Roasted butternut squash soup with toasted pumpkin seeds

6. Roasted pepper and tomato soup

It’s World Pasta Day! 14 pasta dishes we can’t get enough of

Oct 25, 2022

by Alison Egan

Today, October 25 is World Pasta Day, and we couldn't be more excited! Did you know that pasta are considered a healthy food? According to some studies, it can even promote weight-loss.

So, let's not waste anymore time banning carbs from our diet and start enjoying them guilt-free – that is, of course, if you don't add the whole pack of cheese or a tub of cream to your plate…

The following recipes are tried and tested favourites that certainly won't hurt your waistline, and satisfy your carbs cravings.

3. Spinach and pine nut gnocchi

6. Butternut squash and pancetta pasta

7. Ultimate spaghetti carbonara

8. Rigatoni with beef and aubergine ragu

10. Roasted tomato chicken pasta

Glow up! What you should eat for fabulous clear and healthy skin

Jul 22, 2022

by Alison Egan

We all love taking care of our skin with an established morning and evening routine, using great products that we don't mind spending a fortune on.

Yet, sometimes, we forget that all these serums and lotions can be useless if we don't pay attention to our diet.

Make sure to consume the food below regularly and you will notice a significant improvement in the look and general health of your skin.

1. Avocado

Avocado contains essential fatty acids which act as a natural moisturiser for your skin.

If you eat enough healthy fats, your skin will keep a good elasticity and remain soft and supple.

2. Oily fish

Salmon is a great source of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fats, which have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body and can even slow or reverse the signs of premature ageing.

Omega-3 fatty acids are also well-known for their ability to combat and prevent many chronic skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis and eczema.

3. Kiwis…

…or any fruits and vegetables with a high content of Vitamin C, such as oranges, blueberries, red and yellow peppers, broccoli, strawberries and sweet potatoes.

Vitamin C is often a powerful ingredient used in anti-ageing creams because it is a super antioxidant. Essential to produce collagen, it promotes radiant skin and help blemishes heal properly.

4. Nuts and seeds

Almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, flax seeds… these delicious nuts and seeds we love in our granola are packed with protein that stimulates collagen production.

They are also full of healthy fats, magnesium, copper, zinc, calcium, Vitamin B and E, reducing inflammation, fine lines and promoting a clear acne-free skin.

5. Carrots

Carrots and other fruits and vegetables high in beta carotene are your skin's best friends.

This antioxidant is converted to Vitamin A inside the body, helping repair skin tissue and protects against damaging UVA and UVB.

6. Water

The first step to a beautiful hydrated skin is… an hydrated body!

When you are even mildly dehydrated, your skin already looks dull, dry and greyish, so aim at 8 to 10 glasses a day.

Bonus: what not to eat

You may have already guessed, but processed food should be avoided if you want a beautiful looking skin.

Deprived of nutrient, high in additives and preservatives, they make your skin age quicker without providing it what it needs.

Biscuits and sugary drinks, for example, lead to the production of insulin which may damage collagen and accelerate wrinkles.

9 overnight oat recipes to never get bored with brekkie again

Jun 25, 2022

by Alison Egan

When it comes to breakfast, we can't think of anything healthier and less time-consuming in the morning than overnight oats.

Basically, you do all the prep in the evening, and all you have to do in the morning is taking it out of the fridge.

Sometimes, we like it super simple, just mixing milk (or non-dairy alternatives) and oats. But sometimes, we feel like mixing things up a little and making it a bit fancier.

With the deadly oat-spo we have gathered below, not a chance to ever get bored!

1. Orange vanilla overnight oats

2. Cocoa nibs and pomegranate overnight oats

4. Overnight oats with peanut butter, chocolate chips and coconut

5. Chocolate chia overnight oats

6. Blueberry pie overnight oats

7. Toasted coconut overnight oats

9. Brownie batter overnight oats

A FRESH start of the day! 12 smoothies for a quick and healthy breakfast

Jun 16, 2022

by Alison Egan

While we swear by porridge during the colder months, summer is a good time to mix things up a little when it comes to breakfast.

If you feel like going the healthy route, why not up your fruit and veg intake with a fresh morning smoothie?

High in fibres, full of nutrients, these tasty recipes are satisfying and will keep you full for hours.

2. Raspberry and vanilla bash smoothie

3. Blueberry and cranberry smoothie

4. Peanut butter and banana smoothie

5. Avocado and almond milk smoothie

10. Rhubarb and strawberry smoothie

11. Mango and pineapple smoothie bowl

12. Ultimate green drink smoothie

Need a quick boost? Try these 10 healthy-ish snacks on-the-go

Jun 12, 2022

by Amber Saunders

Sometimes, when hunger strikes and you are not at home, you end buying a sugary treat that is not only expensive but also most certainly bad for you.

To prevent this, the best is to always have a snack in hand to give you a quick energy fix and make you wait until lunch or dinner.

These recipes are tasty, pretty healthy and can be made in advance so keep them in your bag or at your desk for a tasty guilt-free treat!

5. Dark chocolate chunk oat cookie bars

10 midweek-meals perfect for when you’re too lazy to cook

Jan 4, 2021

by Alison Egan

We know as well as anyone how much of a pain cooking can be, especially after a long day when you just want something quick and simple. It's happened to us many a time — before you know it, 6 o'clock has rolled around and spending an hour or two in the kitchen preparing a tasty meal is the last thing you want to do.

That's why we've put together this little list of 10 recipes which you can keep in rotation, making sure that even on your lazy-days, you'll at least enjoy a delicious, stress-free, home-cooked meal.

Chicken Pesto Salad

This recipe is the definition of quick and easy. The beautiful combination of all the delicious, staple ingredients mean that while this dish scrimps on time, it definitely doesn't scrimp in flavour.

Turkey Burgers with Guacamole

A healthy option that will leave you satisfied time and time again. We recommend serving with sweet potato fries and a garlic-mayo dip for ultimate satisfaction.

Pork Stroganoff

Another family-favourite which you can whip up in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal midweek meal.

Thai Chicken and Basil Sizzle

This dish is packed full of Asian flavours, from the garlic and chilies to the ginger, basil and lime. Make sure to omit the chillies if you're serving this meal up to kids or spice-averse friends and family though.

Easy Peasy Mac and Cheesy

This sumptuous dish of cheesy, carby heaven is just what you need at the end of a long day, after a gruelling work week or for just a regular Tuesday night.

Vegetarian Express

This vegetarian stir-fry is a super easy meal to whip up, even for a beginner. It requires very few, basic ingredients that are sure to satisfy the taste buds.

One Pot Egg and Tomato Sauce Supper

If you're looking for something different then this is definitely the recipe to try. Plus, who doesn't loving having eggs for dinner?

Sticky Ginger Pork Chops

Pork chops are a great dish to add to your recipe repertoire — especially these delicious, ginger and honey glazed ones! Best served with greens and rice.

Cauliflower Ham and Cheese Bake

We love that this dish is so quick to put together taking only 15 minutes. Once it's all prepped, simply whack it in the over for another 15 minutes and then it's time to tuck in.

Spicy Beans on Toast

This gourmet twist on a comfort-food classic is just what you need in your life. Whether it be a regular week-night, a brunch date or a midnight snack, this foolproof recipe is perfect for any occasion.

Getting nutty: this food can help increase your man’s sperm count

Dec 5, 2020

by Sorcha McManigan

If you're trying to have a baby, or thinking about starting a family in a few years, you may want to start taking notes.

According to new research, your man should be chowing down on nuts (sorry boys) as they increase his sperm count.

Researchers took 119 healthy males between the age of 18 and 35 and gave one group a portion of nuts whilst the other continued to eat as normal.

They found a 16 percent increase in sperm count from those who had the nuts.

Their sperm vitality also rose by 4 percent, sperm motility by 6 percent and sperm morphology by 1 percent.

The study was run in the Human Nutrition Unit of the Rovira i Virgili University in Spain, by lead author Dr Albert Salas-Huetos.

Dr Albert says they embarked on the study in response to "pollution, smoking, and trends toward a western-style diet," which is impacting the quality and quantity of human sperm.

The results also concluded that those who ate nuts had a “significant” fall in sperm DNA fragmentation, which is crucial for successful fertilisation and normal embryo development.

Before you run out and stock up on the nuts and force-feed them to your partner, the author said more investigations need to take place before they can solidly conclude the benefits of the nuts when baby-making.

“We can't yet say that based solely on the results of this study,” says Salas-Huetos.

During the 14-week study the men ate 60 grams of mixed almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts.

Dr Albert did say that if you want to try for a baby, evidence points to a healthy diet aiding your chances of conception.

“But evidence is accumulating in the literature that healthy lifestyle changes such as following a healthy dietary pattern might help conception – and of course, nuts are a key component of a Mediterranean healthy diet," he said.

It's never too early to get his swimmers fighting fit!

6 DELICIOUS vegetarian recipes for Meatless Monday

Apr 27, 2020

by Amber Saunders

It is Monday, meaning that if you are trying to stick to the Meatless Monday movement, it's time to try and find a tasty vegetarian recipe for dinner.

Because reducing your consumption of meat is good for your health, for your wallet and for the planet, we have decided to help you and gather some crazy tasty recipes you will absolutely love.

You're welcome!

1. Baked mac & cheese

2. Vegetarian dirty thai fried quinoa

3. Black bean and guac burrito

4. 5-ingredient coconut curry

5. Lentil sweet potato chili

6. Crispy black bean and feta tacos

7 easy ASIAN recipes that are tastier than a takeaway

Apr 21, 2020

by Food Writer

One of our favourite pastimes has to be ordering a takeaway for dinner.

I mean, when you are on a first-name basis with the Deliveroo guy, it says a lot.

But your wallet and your waistline might suffer from this habit, which is why we have gathered these tasty and easy recipes so you can get all the flavours of a great Asian takeaway, only much cheaper and healthier!

1. Salmon poke bowl

2. Five-spice noodles with mixed vegetables

3. Vegetarian pad thai

4. Classic sweet and sour chicken

5. Chilli beef and pepper stir fry

6. Teriyaki salmon

7. Asian chicken salad

5 easy Mexican recipes that ANYONE can make

Mar 29, 2020

by Food Writer

Colourful, tasty and (pretty) healthy: what’s not to like about Mexican food?

While we have to admit a slight addiction to fajitas, guacamole and nachos, there is more to Mexican food than these delicious staples.

To mix things up a little, we have gathered some super tasty recipe you will absolutely love!

1. Easy chilli con carne

2. Arroz con pollo

3. Chicken quesadillas

4. Mexican salad

5. Shredded beef tacos

Fancy a festive treat? You need to try these tasty Christmas bakes

Nov 28, 2019

by Amber Saunders

SuperValu’s festive flavours from the bakery are sure to impress your guests over the holiday season

With all the cooking to be done this Christmas, SuperValu are taking a few things off your list with quality tasty solutions from their bakery. Everything from mouth-watering desserts for Christmas Day, to perfect bites for those unexpected visitors, you’ll be covered for all the festivities!

Start your Christmas with one of the most infamous Irish breads, as you can now make your very own Sean’s Brown Bread. SuperValu Signature Taste’s Sean Brown Soda Bread Mix takes just 30 minutes and all you need to add is buttermilk and you have beautiful warm fresh bread to serve. Ideal for a smoked salmon canape or served with your Christmas morning breakfast. Pick up two mixes for just €3.

For all those sweet-tooth’s, SuperValu have bakery bikes that will satisfy any taste buds. Select two from the range for just €6. There is a fantastic Signature Tastes selection with Caramel Shortbread Bites, White Chocolate & Cranberry Bites and Chocolate Brownie Bites. With all those surprise guests over Christmas, they are the perfect tray bake treat to be served with a warming tea or coffee.

Of course, not forgetting the main event and the grand finale of your Christmas dinner! Whether you’re a traditional pudding lover or would prefer something a little different, everyone around the table will be happy with our selections. The SuperValu Signature Taste Chocolate & Salted Caramel Pudding is a must this Christmas. It’s a decadently rich, moist chocolate sponge pudding made with real Irish butter and free-range eggs, with a perfectly sweet salted caramel centre and decorated with a shimmering of gold dust. This luxurious dessert costs just €7.50 and can also make a lovely Christmas gift.

To see the full range of products in SuperValu this Christmas go in-store or online at www.supervalu.ie.

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