From Indian takeaways, to warm bottled water, or even the cosmetics you wear every day... each of these seemingly harmless activities may expose you to the dreaded Xenoestrogen - nasty little hormonally active chemicals that wreak havoc on your endocrine system. So, seeing as it's Plastic Free July, and given that one of their most prominent sources is plastic, we thought it only fitting that we share this fantastic article with you. Here's our top tips for reducing your exposure to xenoestrogens... whilst simultaneously and incidentally also hopefully saving the planet. 💪 🌏
 

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HOW TO AVOID XENOESTROGENS

It's that time of year! The warmer weather is enticing us to eat fresh and think about cleansing our bodies. This carrot top pesto is not only incredibly delicious; it also contains many compounds that may assist with detoxification. Definitely something different for the dinner table, why not give it a try, your insides will thank you!   
 

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Did you know that summer is a great time to get into fermentation because the warmer weather lends itself to speedier ferments and faster results. That's why our friends at 4-hand-food-studio have kindly shared this super easy how-to-guide for brewing kombucha. If you haven't already turned 'fermental' like the rest of the crew at The Hopsack, this is the perfect place to start. And just in case you need any of the equipment or even the scoby itself to get started.. we sell it all in the shop, so no excuses left! Get brewing today!

 

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HOW TO BREW KOMBUCHA:
FERMENTATION AT ITS EASIEST.

Ireland boasts a whopping 61kg of plastic waste per person, per year, which is one of the many reasons we, at The Hopsack love to support our community to reduce waste where ever we can. In solidarity with 'Plastic Free July', we thought we'd celebrate the Viridian brand of supplements, (who are making noticeable strides in terms of sustainability) by giving away some of their fantastic products. 

Why does Viridian stand out as a sustainable product range?

• They run a refund and recycling program for all their glass bottles, which means no plastic, no waste and a little bit of money saved
• They donate a portion of their profits to a charity
• They don't use binders and fillers
• They use organic ingredients where possible
• They are actively seeking to reduce the size of their bottles and as a whole reduce their packaging by 12 tonnes by 2020
• The fake 'plastic' that they wrap their supplements in is 100% plant-based and completely compostable

Don't miss your chance to try out one of these fantastic supplements for yourself. To enter, simply email us at brooke@thehopsack.ie or if you're not already a subscriber of this newsletter click here to join the mailing list.

Get on down to the shop to check out our tastings or click on the booking links below to secure your place at our upcoming workshops. We've got something for everyone this month! 

Do you love baking but like to try to keep things healthy, sugar and allergen-free? Then this workshop is for you! Why not have your cake and eat it too... with the kids?!

This workshop is an interactive, hands-on cooking experience where you and the kids will be creating a number of different baked delights, all using healthy wholesome ingredients. Run by none other than the fabulous Lydia Sasse, a super-experienced and passionate children's wellness coach, you'll get the best of information, recipes to take home, and a fun-tastic experience with the kiddies. The perfect morning out for the school holidays.
 

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HEALTHY EASY BAKING FOR YOU AND THE KIDS