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Make healthy food a part of your weekly menu

Derval O'Rourke: Tried and tested tips for pre- and post-workout

Derval O'Rourke: Tried and tested tips for pre- and post-workout

— and a great protein bar recipe — it's my favourite snack recipe for when my workout is done

Mon, 27 Sep, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: My tips for drinking enough water

Derval O'Rourke: My tips for drinking enough water

— and a tasty Salmon and Prawn Skewers recipe

Mon, 13 Sep, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: Tips for the new school year and an easy lunchbox option

Derval O'Rourke: Tips for the new school year and an easy lunchbox option

This curried chicken pitta ticks all the boxes — healthy, tasty and quick

Sun, 29 Aug, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: The burden of burnout, and how to fight it

Derval O'Rourke: The burden of burnout, and how to fight it

Plus a great adaptable beef stirfry recipe that's Derval's go-to for a quick meal

Mon, 23 Aug, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: How to set realistic goals and stick to them

Derval O'Rourke: How to set realistic goals and stick to them

Feel awesome this August with this awesome aubergine tomato bake

Mon, 16 Aug, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: Remembering my time at the Olympics

Derval O'Rourke: Remembering my time at the Olympics

And a recipe for my quinoa and avocado powerbowl

Mon, 09 Aug, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: Join me on a 'run to Tokyo' to raise funds for CUH Children's Emergency Department

Derval O'Rourke: Join me on a 'run to Tokyo' to raise funds for CUH Children's Emergency Department

— and this bright summer slaw is just what you need for lunch

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: My top tips for healthy snacking

Derval O'Rourke: My top tips for healthy snacking

Plus my brown bread recipe with my favourite toppings

Mon, 19 Jul, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: staying healthy when you're short on time

Derval O'Rourke: staying healthy when you're short on time

And my favourite tofu recipe

Mon, 12 Jul, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: beating the sugar cravings with a slice of banana bread

Derval O'Rourke: beating the sugar cravings with a slice of banana bread

Dark chocolate banana bread — I love having a slice of this stashed away in my bag for a post- training-session treat or when the sugar cravings hit

Mon, 05 Jul, 2021