When left unpasteurised, ferments such as sauerkraut and kimchi are packed full of healthy acids, vitamins and live good bacteria. In turn, this can have a positive effect in keeping your digestive system in top working condition. Cultured Collective offer a wide range of sauerkraut and kimchi products that are sure to tickle your taste buds. Their Smoked Chipotle Chilli Sauerkraut is a smoky and gently spiced delight. It is 100% vegan and pairs perfectly with your favourite cheese layered on top of a burger. Also available: White Miso & Turmeric Kimchi; Vegan Classic Kimchi; Original Caraway Sauerkraut; and Fennel Soured Apple & Dill Sauerkraut.

Mini pots of heaven, Coconut Collaborative’s dessert pots are the perfect indulgent treat. Coconut Collaborative uses coconuts in all its delicious products, making them free from dairy and ideal for those who are lactose-intolerant. The Pots come in four mouth watering flavours: Double Chocolate Paradise; Raspberry Panna Cotta; Chocolate Ganache; and Salted Caramel. Also available from Coconut Collaborative: Rice Pudding; Fruit Pouches in the following flavours: Mango & Passion Fruit; and Strawberry & Banana; Yogurts (large and small size) in Almond & Raspberry; Blueberry & Coconut; Almond; Coconut; Mango & Passion fruit; and Madagascan Vanilla flavours.

A delicious twosome of chocolate truffles ready for when you are feeling that little bit indulgent. Booja Booja’s Almond Salted Caramel Truffles are covered in a melt in your mouth chocolate made from the finest cacao beans from the Dominican Republic with a chewy salted caramel centre and roasted almond pieces. Now available in a handy two pack. Also available: Hazelnut Crunch Truffles.

Pukka Herbs’ heartfelt desire is to create a healthier, happier world in which people are inspired to discover more about themselves and this beautiful planet on which we live, through the incredible power of organic herbs. Pukka Herbs’ new Tea Selection Box offers a wide range of tea for every mood. Offering a range of teas to awaken you, to soothe you and to relax you, this magical box will have you feeling like a super-hero with Supreme Matcha Green, or tasting the spicy-sweet zest of Lemon, Ginger and Manuka Honey. Feel like a Golden Goddess with Turmeric Gold and bring your senses to life with Three Ginger – organic bliss to vitalise and ignite your inner passion. Stay well with the ripe wild fruits in Elderberry & Echinacea; feel soothed with Feel New and the minty freshness of Peppermint & Licorice – herbal brews to connect you with nature. Feel the soft embrace of Love and soothe your body and mind before bedtime with Night Time – nature’s purity at its best. There truly is something for everyone. Also now available from Pukka: Peace Tea; Night Time Latte; and Christmas Calendar.

Always in search of the best fruits and seeds, Emile Noël is proud to present virgin coconut oil from São Tomé in west Africa. Extracted by first-cold pressure from fresh coconut pulp, it has a high level of lauric acid (49%) and fatty acid, which is present in breast milk. Emile Noël has been researching sources of coconut oil, a top seller in the market, and has identified São Tomé as a suitable location. As a builder of long-term sustainable partnerships, Emile Noël has chosen a producer from São Tomé, offering the opportunity to develop coconut oil production in an island which is mostly known for its cocoa and coffee production. This virgin coconut oil is also certified organic and fair-trade (BioPartenaire) and is of optimum quality with a soft, perfumed flavour.

Upgrading dairy since 2012 - Biotiful Dairy produces cultured dairy drinks and snacks using the ancient method of fermentation. Biotiful drinks and snacks are naturally full of gut-friendly cultures, lower in sugar and high in protein, vitamins and minerals. With its delicious range, Biotiful Dairy is on its way to becoming a household staple, selling more than 17 bottles every minute. And, importantly, improving the way dairy is made and enjoyed. Their range includes: Kefir-Quark in five scrumptious flavours: Original; Black Cherry; Strawberry & Rhubarb; Raspberry; and Blackcurrant. Also available from Biotiful Dairy: Kefir in 250ml and 500ml; and Kefir Super Smoothie in the following flavours: Cacao; Cherry; Raspberry; and Strawberry.

The team at From Earth To Earth (FETE) cares strongly about the environment and finding ways to help protect nature so they created a range of bamboo toothbrushes. Bamboo is the world’s fastest naturally renewing resource which has inherent anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. The bristles on each brush are super soft, meaning you just may not want to put them down. The range has something for everyone, in a variety of colours and different bristle strengths. The range includes: Adult Soft in Light Blue or Pink; Adult Medium in Natural or Red; Adult Firm in Light Green or Natural; Children Soft in Pink, Blue or Yellow; and Multipacks of Soft (x4); Medium (x4); and Family Pack (x2 Adult and x2 Children).

Faith in Nature’s body washes are both gentle on the skin and vegan. The award-winning range offers the best that nature has to offer. Each bodywash cleanses the body without removing the skin’s natural oils. Now available in: Cacao; Jojoba; and Dragon Fruit.

Emma Noël’s Moringa Virgin Oil is known for its many benefits for the body and hair. Because of its high oleic acid content and its composition of lipophilic vitamins (vitamins A and E mainly), moringa oil allows hair to be hydrated to the tip, thus avoiding spilt ends. Also available from Emma Noël: Pomegranate Seed Virgin Oil; and Tigernut Oil.

D-Mannose is a simple sugar that naturally occurs in the body and is also commonly found in cranberries. Natures Aid’s D-Mannose 1000mg provides a much higher dose than would be naturally found in food. D-mannose is used for preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) and treating carbohydrate-deficient glycoprotein syndrome, an inherited metabolic disorder.

MorEPA Vegan DHA from Minami Nutrition is a highly concentrated omega-3 food supplement, for vegetarians and vegans, including pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and normal brain function with a daily intake of at least 250 mg. Also available from Minami Nutrition: MorEPA Move; MorDHA Mini DHA 250mg EPA 54mg+3yrs; MorDHA Prenatal Pregnancy Breastfeeding; MorEPA Smart Fats; PlusEPA 500mg of Pure EPA; Smart Fats Cholesterol; Smart Fats Family Pack 120’s; Gold Smart Fats 90% Omega 3 plus; Platinum EPA; and Smart Fats EPA 590g DHA 130mg.

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Some simple ‘healthy eating’ school lunchbox ideas for back to school 2019 wishing all students & teachers & parents all over the country a very happy yummy learning experience for the exciting school year ahead ps don’t forget to visit your local independent health food store Health Stores Ireland for more yum ideas. Come visit us at Vitality this September 28/29 at RDS Dublin.