Most of us accept that our emotions affect our physical health. We know that grief can leave us exhausted and more vulnerable to illness. Stress can upset our digestion, disturb our sleep and sap our energy. Anxiety can leave us tense, with headaches, a racing heart or an unsettled stomach. Even after a frightening accident, the emotional shock can linger long after the physical injuries have healed. Continue reading →

Before we were born, our mum, Caroline Dare, spent time making vegetarian food for a café in Brighton. As a result, we grew up eating homemade hummus, made the traditional way with chickpeas cooked from scratch, and her recipe is one we've never stopped making. Here in the Organico Kitchen, we still prepare our hummus from dried chickpeas, and it's one of our favourite staples for easy summer lunches, picnics and sharing platters. Continue reading →

As our skin matures, it reflects all the chapters of our lives - the smiles, the outdoor adventures, and everything in between. Caring for your skin as you get older isn't about trying to look twenty again; it’s about giving it the right support and nourishment so you feel vibrant, healthy, and comfortable in your own skin. Continue reading →

For more than 20 years, I've had the privilege of working at Organico. Every day I talk with people who are looking for simple, practical ways to support their health. Some come in looking for Vitamin D to help them through the winter months, others are searching for magnesium to improve their sleep, Vitamin C and Zinc to support their immune system, or a good multivitamin to fill nutritional gaps in a busy lifestyle. Continue reading →

Do you suffer from constipation or IBS symptoms, or just find it difficult to get enough fibre into your diet? If so, the Irish product SylliFlor may be worth a closer look. Continue reading →

When I was first asked for Shilajit, it seemed like a wellness fad - and a slightly suspicious one at that. It wasn’t until we were asked repeatedly that we decided to look into where it comes from and what it does. We cautiously brought some in, and then started getting interesting feedback, which prompted us to explore it further. Continue reading →

Tallow-based skincare? In a health food shop? Hands up - this one is not for the vegetarians or vegans among us. And I’ll admit, when we first agreed to have samples sent in, there was a fair bit of apprehension among the team. Mostly about one thing: what on earth were these products going to smell like? Continue reading →

If you haven’t come across aronia berries yet, you’re in for a bit of a discovery. PhyterBerry are a small West Cork company that produce an exciting range of products from the small but mighty aronia berry, and they have quickly become one of our favourite brands at Organico. Continue reading →

I know it can be a divisive vegetable, but I have to say I LOVE beetroot. I love it in salads - cooked or raw - and I love it roasted. And I especially love that the whole plant is not just edible but tasty. The leaves are delicious cooked like spinach - in fact, in some cultures, the leaves are prized more than the roots! Continue reading →

Every year around this time, I look around at the growing piles of “stuff” in our house and quietly vow not to add to anyone else’s. Most of us don’t need another novelty mug or something that ends up at the back of a cupboard. What people do appreciate are gifts they can enjoy and use - things that nourish, comfort, or bring a small moment of pleasure during what can be a stressful and hectic time.  Continue reading →