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 →

Inflammation, the body's natural defence mechanism against injury and infection, can turn into a silent foe when it becomes chronic.  Prolonged inflammation has been linked to a range of health conditions, including heart disease, arthritis, and even certain types of cancer.  However, the good news is that we can combat this harmful process by making simple yet effective dietary and lifestyle choices.  Continue reading →

Even for Hannah (co-owner of Organico where sustainability is a core value) dishing out sustainable family meals every night isn’t always plain sailing. ‘Because I'm often late home, dinner can be stressful,’ she shares. But she has a smart, sustainable secret up her sleeve that’s saved many a weeknight dinner rush from turning into a fast food frenzy. And it all starts with one sustainable staple: dried beans. Odds are you already have this humble hero in your pantry. And with Hannah's approach, it’s your golden ticket to not just 1, but 4 sustainable weeknight meals. Continue reading →

This month I decided to focus on a fascinating compound called Sulforaphane - a big name with big health benefits! In fact, it is one of the most potent food-derived anti-carcinogens known at this time. Read on to find out what Sulforaphane is, how it benefits us, and how to maximise its potential in your daily diet.  Continue reading →

You know we’re all about doing our bit to protect the earth through more sustainable shopping. But who better to spread that message than our community? After all, they’re the people who, month after month, choose to shop sustainably.  Continue reading →

Inflammation is at the heart of so many of our modern diseases. As many of us have experienced, taking anti-inflammatory medication can reduce pain for some inflammatory conditions, but over time the inflammation can worsen and the medication can have side effects. And some don’t respond to any medication so far.  Continue reading →

‘I’ve made you a fibre-filled snack!’ – words that probably won’t fill your child with glee. But fibre is super important for little ones. And most kids don’t get enough. So here’s your game plan: welcome your child home with a tasty after-school treat they’ll love… that just happens to be full of fibre.  Continue reading →

Step aside, green tea. There’s a new antioxidant powerhouse drink in town. It’s made from a little berry that’s believed to reduce the risk of chronic disease. And one man is betting it could even reverse the environmental disaster caused by Irish agriculture. Continue reading →

Meet Organico BASICS. The brand new way for you to quickly identify the products that hit that sweet spot between sustainable, healthy, and affordable. Because healthy shopping for your family shouldn’t cost the earth.  Continue reading →