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Happy Recession

Laura — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:46:27 +0000

Yup we all know its here – you can start feeling the jingle jangleness creeping into our space…the run up to ..yup…chriiiistmaaaas!!! yipeeeeeee on one hand – holy feck on the other! But we have to get through the fabulous Jazz Weekend first – highlight of any music and alcohol lover ..and also Halloween mmmm relevant really for those with smallys or with a peanut fetish. But really the big one, the one we all spend hours organizing, antagonizing and giggling over is Christmas.
For most, if not all of us this year it will be a tad tight financially -on a positive ….it might bring us back to reality regarding spending stupid amounts of money on plastic fantastic gifts with a life span of 2 mins.
Get a grip this year folks and purchase wisely – especially for the kiddys.
In my book quality of time spent is the best pressie ever..lotsa hugs and cuddles and most important of all laughter…and hey its free!

So enjoy the build up

Laura — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:00:17 +0000

EASTER is well and truly a thing of the past , so after the last few days of hot (debatable) weather, the next big thing is fitting into a bikini!

Aghhhhhh yes indeedy – that fantastic period of the year where every diet method is researched and promises are made to oneself-

I will be lush for the beach this year I will I will I will

Take a few Berrie Tips on weight loss and y’know what – its more about being healthy and having a big positive head rather than weight loss – thats the key y’know : )

Anyway apart from the positive thinking element we would highly recommend our top 4 …

1. PORRIDGE – I know I know I am slightly obsessed but im telling ya, its so great! Make it on skim milk and with honey and berries. I have it for brekkie and for lunch too with different toppings

* very low in fat *very yummy *very filling *very healthy*

2. JUICE – we do a great Apple Cleanser – apple,beetroot,celery yum* we also do a really great Detox Daisey – spinach,celery,apple,linseed,cucumber

juice is so healthy and you might not think it but so filling* if you think about it like – in our plain Apple Juice there are 8 freshly squeezed apples! imagine how full you would be eating 8 apples! plus with the juice of your chosen fruit the goodness goes straight into your system- instant feeling of goodness.

3. SPIRULINA – this find is just amazing* it has so many health benefits i would really emphasise its value to your body. It increases digestion and absorption of nutrients – preventing fatigue,promoting weight loss and reduces the signs of aging. It really is a wonder magic food : )

4. LAUGHING AND SMILING – Laughing is not just related to facial expressions, but it causes a number of chemical changes within the body. Good hearty laughter helps release enzymes and hormones that are helpful for normal functioning of various organs. It helps boost the immune system and fight infections.
Laughter is a good workout for respiratory, abdominal, leg, back and facial muscles. It tones intestinal functioning, massages abdominal organs and strengthens abdominal muscles. This activity is advantageous for digestion as well as absorption. Laughter also helps burn calories and is beneficial for weight loss.

Our top 4 tips to get ready for bikini beach time are all available in THE BERRIES! and hey! number 4 is FREE YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAPPY RECESSION : )

Laura — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:32:46 +0000

Happy Easter Folks!

Its is almost time for us all to stuff our faces with Chocolate Eggs.
If you are slightly more health conscious or want your children to be healthier in a Chocolaty way –
then why don’t you try CHOCOLATE PORRIDGE!
We serve it in The Berries and it really is yummy and so very easy to make.

3/4 of a cup of oats
full cup of low fat milk
2/3 tablespoons of Cadburys drinking chocolate
mix together in a microwaveable container
*make sure you add chocolate at the beginning*
Bang it into the microwave for 3 mins – stir and re-blast for another 30 seconds until creamy
Serve with chocolate sprinkles,bananas or if you have a really sweet tooth some honey and creme fraiche or whipped cream DIVINE : )

You get your Chocolate fix plus the nutritiousness of Porridge Oats.

Here are seven special reasons to eat porridge oats, one for every day of the week!

1 Deliciously versatile and filling

2 Helps with dieting

3 Reduces cholesterol and blood pressure

4 Reduces the risk of diabetes

5 Benefits unborn babies

6 Helps combat childhood obesity

7 Boosts concentration

1 Deliciously versatile and filling.
Porridge is a delicious wholegrain cereal that is so easy to enjoy.
It is a versatile breakfast option equally tasty served sweet with honey, or sugar, or savoury by adding a little salt.
Many people choose to add a portion of fruit to their porridge for a healthy start to their day. Our porridge is made from 100% Oat flakes.
Oats are rich in complex carbohydrates which release energy more slowly than sugars providing sustainable energy which keeps us full up for longer.
Oats are high in soluble fibre and have a low GI (Glycaemic Index), which means eating porridge for breakfast will keep you satisfied and stop you from binging on high calorie sugar snacks until lunch.

2 Helps with dieting.
Porridge oats are 100% natural, with no added sugar, salt, or additives, and are naturally low in calories.
An average bowl of porridge made with water contains approximately 103 kcal calories.
Eating breakfast is vitally important and can actually help you lose weight by kick-starting your metabolism.
Why not make porridge oats part of your diet and fitness routine and take a step towards a healthier heart?

3 Reduces cholesterol and blood pressure.
Porridge is rich in soluble fibre, which has been shown to lower blood cholesterol. Eating oats can improve blood flow and bind to cholesterol in the gut, aiding its removal from the body.
Scientists think the cholesterol-lowering effects of oats are due to the oat soluble fibre beta-glucan.
Lowering cholesterol in the body reduces the risk of heart disease.
A daily serving of oats can also improve blood pressure control and reduce the need for anti-hypertensive medication.
Oats are one of just a few foods that have the UK 2004 Joint Health Claims Initiative. The claim acknowledges the importance of oats by approving the following claim: “The inclusion of oats as part of a diet low in saturated fat and a healthy lifestyle can help reduce blood cholesterol.”

4 Reduces the risk of diabetes.
Eating foods such as porridge may cut the risk of developing (non-insulin dependent) diabetes by absorbing sugar from the gut and cutting the need for large quantities of insulin to be released.

5 Benefits unborn babies.
Porridge is an excellent source of folic acid. Taking folic acid from before conception until the 12th week of pregnancy can reduce the chances of having a baby with spina bifida.
Pregnant women need 400mcg of folic acid a day.

6 Helps combat childhood obesity.
Studies of children by scientists found that among those who regularly ate whole-oat products, the proportion of overweight children almost halved. Researchers also found that those eating foods with a low glycaemic index (GI), such as porridge, were less likely to binge on sugary snacks.

7 Boosts concentration.
The slow releasing complex carbohydrates in porridge oats sustain energy levels, allowing full concentration to be maintained.
Complex carbohydrates also stabilize and raise blood sugar levels, making porridge oats an excellent choice of breakfast for adults and children alike.

So go on – treat the littelys and yourself to a CHOCOLATE PORRIDGE this Easter – ye will be pleasantly surprised : )

DRAGON OR DRAIN HEAD?

Laura — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:33:35 +0000

I snuggeled down for my weekly injection of the Irish Dragons Den last Thursday night on RTE.
I found myself making more wrinkles between the eyebrows than anticipated, at the sinanegans of our Lady Dragon.
I am sorry but Sarah Newman just seems to be there to snigger and contribute in a highly negative uncontructive way.

She does not ever invest!

Hellooooo why the heck are you even there missus.
Come on, say something useful and intelligent and stop sniggering and gawfawing at people who are trying to do something with themselves.

I really love the spoof done by Harry Enfield & Co. on the British Dragons Den series. ‘The Grumpy Woman’ in this spoof could easily be our Irish female Dragon.

Is this done on purpose to annoy people ? Does that make good TV?

It is funny that both series have very similar female Dragons.
Is this what happens to women who become financially successful..once down to earth, hard working individuals metamorphises into rude,condescending twats!
Oh please let it just be TV producers getting their wicked way.

I am going to keep the faith and believe the latter ; )

The Berries Eat*Drink*Smile

Happy Recession

DRAGON OR DRAIN HEAD?

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