Sustainable living: Develop a healthy crush on Irish Green – your body will thank you

“Due to their anti-inflammatory properties, people buy these crushes to aid in various ailments from pain to blood pressure. Turmeric is great to reduce brain fog, too.”

"In 2014 our first product, Ginger Crush, won a bronze medal in the Irish Food Awards."

thumbnail: “Due to their anti-inflammatory properties, people buy these crushes to aid in various ailments from pain to blood pressure. Turmeric is great to reduce brain fog, too.”
thumbnail: "In 2014 our first product, Ginger Crush, won a bronze medal in the Irish Food Awards."
Valerie O'Connor

Recovering from an illness caused by solvent poisoning, Mid leton-based Piotr Jedrzejczyk began researching the properties of superfoods such as ginger, turmeric and other herbs and spices for their health benefits. He began by making a ginger syrup to aid digestion and reduce inflammation, following an instinct that ginger was going to help him get better.

“I observed the many benefits this juice had for my body by cleansing and regulating the immune system. It tastes perfect in my morning tea or coffee! This juice was also a perfect mix in food. A few months later, I decided to start a small home production and presented it to my friends and family, and Irish Green crushes was born.

“From this small home production in 2013, Irish Green was founded. In 2014 our first product, Ginger Crush, won a bronze medal in the Irish Food Awards. In 2015, Irish Green became a sole proprietorship company and moved production to Ballyrichard, Carrigtwohill, Co Cork.

“Almost two years later, based on only natural ingredients, I introduced Lemon Crush, designed as a detox supplement. Because I am passionate about cooking, I always dreamed about having my favourite herb — basil — in convenient liquid form. I introduced Basil Crush the same year.

“Irish Green has grown since its launch, and our customers’ trust and loyalty in our brand has increased. We are proud Irish producers.

“Due to their anti-inflammatory properties, people buy these crushes to aid in various ailments from pain to blood pressure. Turmeric is great to reduce brain fog, too.”

We all know that herbs and spices like these can help boost our immune system and aid in fighting colds and flu. You can use the crushes in soups, teas, smoothies and other cold drinks, as well as in marinades. These convenient crushes are available from selected SuperValu stores and health-food shops nationwide. See irishgreen.ie

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