#Health - Nutrition

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Be more sustainable by rustling up something lush with those leftovers
Finding a good home for leftover food
Nonprofit Social enterprise FoodCloud works with industry partners to support community groups by distributing surplus food and providing nutrition education

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Take it to the max with a fibre-rich diet: 'Most people do not get enough fibre'
Take it to the max with a fibre-rich diet: 'Most people do not get enough fibre'
 Ali Honour, author of Beans, says beans, peas, and legumes of all kinds are an easy, inexpensive, and nutritious way to incorporate fibre into the diet

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Celiac Disease And Gluten Intolerance
Could you be living with coeliac disease? Here are the signs to look out for
One In 100 people is affected by coeliac disease in Ireland, but it is often mistaken for other conditions

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Top 8: Which of these 100% pure orange juices are the zest of the best
Top 8: Which of these 100% pure orange juices are the zest of the best
The orange juices that made our Top 8 this month are 100% pure juice with no additives.

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Mature woman eating healthy breakfast with oatmeal, yogurt and blueberries in kichen
Are you eating enough protein? Here's how much we need daily for the best health results
Protein, whether from plant or dairy sources, helps slow muscle loss and keep us able-bodied and independent,

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

What the world’s leading ageing scientists taught me about diet and living longer
What the world’s leading ageing scientists taught me about diet and living longer
Processed foods are increasingly linked to a higher risk of disease and may accelerate physical and cognitive decline,

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Oregano Herbal Medicine Essential Oil
Natural Health: How can I treat a fungal toenail infection?
I’ve had a fungal infection in my toenails for more than 20 years. It has thickened the nails, making them difficult to cut. But it’s their appearance that bothers me most, particularly when I’m wearing sandals.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

cabbage grow in the field
Inexpensive, versatile and very nutritious — how to fall in love with cabbage
Vogue named 2026 as the year of the cabbage but this nutritional and delicious leafy green has always been popular in Ireland. Cherie Denham, author of The Irish Kitchen, talks to Caroline Hennessy about the uses of cabbage, from traditional to new Irish cooking

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

I gave up meat for a month — here's what I learned
I gave up meat for a month — here's what I learned
With a farming background and married to a butcher, why did Helena Ní Chonchúir give up meat for a month for RTÉ programme Slán go Feoil? She talks to Caroline Hennessy about the experience.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Happy elementary school girl with healthy food in cafeteria
Kitchens and scratch-made meals 'should be mandatory in all new schools'
TDs and senators further suggested that the hot school meals programme be rolled out to secondary schools

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Egg with Smiley Emoji
From the humble morning cuppa to raw carrots, here are five simple foods proven to boost your mood 
Start with your diet to add a little sunshine and lightness to your life

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Healthy food for lower cholesterol and heart care shot on wooden table
Surprising foods to avoid in the battle against high cholesterol — and which ones to eat
What foods are best to enlist, and which are best to avoid when waging war on high cholesterol?

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

I'm a doctor in my 30s with a healthy lifestyle — I was surprised I have high cholesterol
I'm a doctor in my 30s with a healthy lifestyle — I was surprised I have high cholesterol
A healthy non-smoker in her mid-30s, Dr Aisling Farrell was surprised to learn she had elevated cholesterol levels. The result prompted her to review her lifestyle and make critical changes

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Woman Mouth Biting Meat. Beautiful Female Mouth Eating Meat
Protein is the body's building block — but how high should our intake really be?
We’re advised to consume foods rich in protein to keep us fuller for longer and build muscle. But how high should our intake be, and can we get too much of a good thing?

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Seasonal recipes and stories from Scéal Bakery
Seasonal recipes and stories from Scéal Bakery
Local and seasonal are the ingredients for success in Scéal: Seasonal Recipes and Stories from a Modern Irish Bakery by Charlotte Leonard-Kane and Shane Palmer

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Orange jam in glass jar and fresh fruits on a black background.
Top 8: Which of these shop-bought marmalades has the juice?
Most people enjoy the extra texture (and a fractional amount of fibre) that shredded peel gives, along with depth of flavour, and a hint of bitterness that begs to be mollified by thick butter on hot toast. 

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Avocados — not as green as they seem, plus the alternatives
Avocados — not as green as they seem, plus the alternatives
Brunchtime darling avocado toast is going through a rocky time due to the fruit's concerning environmental and social impact. We check out the alternatives 

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

spreading margarine butter onto bread
Top 8: Spread the word about these butter alternatives with many benefits
Spreadables are less wasteful than hunks of hard butter dragged across bread, often tearing the crumb in the process

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Ferment: How we can cultivate the revitalising power of microbes
Ferment: How we can cultivate the revitalising power of microbes
Gut health is now recognised as vital to our physical and mental health, and by harnessing the benefits of fermentation, Tim Spector encourages us to take control of it at home

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Hands holding a grate full of raw vegetables
What are UPFs and how to easily eat more unprocessed food — plus a triple-protein dahl recipe
In her new book, ‘The Unprocessed Plate’, nutritionist and podcast host Rhiannon Lambert shows us how to swap UPFs for healthier eating habits

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Homemade yogurt
Top 8 fat-free yogurts for a healthy snack option
Fat-free yogurt is delicious and far better than ultra-processed foods after school.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Preparing ahead for back-to-school lunchbox snacks
Preparing ahead for back-to-school lunchbox snacks
Galway-based chef Lou Robbie shares her snack-making and freezing expertise in her new book ‘Make & Freeze’ to level up your lunchbox game

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Bratwurst or Hot Dogs on Grill with Flames
Top Eight: sizzling sausages — an extra link to our diet
Sausages are a highly-processed food. The preservatives mixed with the meat really cannot be avoided if we are to be sure the meat is safe to eat when kept on shelves or at home for a few days

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Working Life: My interest in gardening isn’t random... my great grandfather was head gardener at a stately home
Working Life: My interest in gardening isn’t random... my great grandfather was head gardener at a stately home
Covid prompted me to re-evaluate my life, when I found myself working a lot from home. I saw that I could be making better use of my time than spending hours commuting every day

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

brittle damaged nails after using shellac or gel-lacquer
Natural Health: My nails keep breaking even though I have plenty of calcium in my diet
Marine collagen is the best choice for nail, hair, and skin health; whereas bovine collagen is typically recommended for joint, bone, and muscle repair.

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

I'm a Cork beekeeper — here's how you can help native Irish honeybees
I'm a Cork beekeeper — here's how you can help native Irish honeybees
Important for biodiversity, ecosystems and pollinating crops, bees work hard at achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals so don't swat them even if they come buzzing into your house! Cork-based beekeeper Hanna Bäckmo talks about the importance of our native Irish honeybee and how we can help

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Paper cups with delicious ice cream and vanilla pods on wooden board, closeup
Top 8: Get the scoop on the best of shop-bought ice creams this summer
For this week’s Top 8 supermarket shopping expedition, I enlisted the help of the seven- and 12-year-olds to choose from the shelves. They and their three-year-old brother, along with an eight-year-old cousin, were happy to taste them all.

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Young caucasian woman holding glass of water with collagen
Can collagen supplements help to improve our skin and fight signs of ageing?
Influencers and celebrities rave about it, and scientists are positive, but there is still much to be learned

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Beer time! Cropped image of hands are clinking bottles with beer against summer sky background. Barbecue concept.
What are the hidden health risks of zero and low-alcohol drinks?
Often seen as the healthier option, low- and no-alcohol drinks are seeing growing sales in Ireland, but experts warn about their high calorie and sugar content

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

This Cork food stall's Lebanese mezze boxes are great for a balanced lunch
This Cork food stall's Lebanese mezze boxes are great for a balanced lunch
Healthy and delicious, Lebanese mezze makes the ideal portable summertime lunch. Caroline Hennessy talks to Cork-based Rabih Farah about his Bia Beirut farmers' market stall.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Group of female friends cheering with beer in amusement park
After a long drinking session? These supplements may help with headaches and nausea
Do new supplements help prevent the headaches and nausea that follow a long drinking session, or is there a more straightforward solution?

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Hummus in plate, bread pita - dip food
Top 8: These shop-bought hummus meals are a taste of the Middle East
"All our samples pair well with fish and are delicious served in pitta bread with shredded lettuce, and tomatoes."

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Young African American girl cooking a healthy meal with vegetables at home
Whisk up some fun with these online cooking classes for kids and teens
Sign up your teens and tweens this summer for an online cooking class where they’ll learn new skills, experiment with recipes and ingredients, explore better food choices, and even make you a rather lovely lunch

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

ADELE MINER
I wore vitamin supplement patches to boost my energy levels — here's what happened
More studies are needed to prove their efficacy, but for people who find it hard to take pills, wellness patches might be the solution

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

People clinking glasses with sparkling wine indoors , closeup
Sobering shift: Are Irish women changing their relationship to alcohol?
National Women's Health Survey: Despite what the marketing departments might tell us, alcohol isn’t a healthy way to unwind, and more women are realising they are better off without it

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Athletic woman eating a healthy bowl of muesli with fruit sitting on floor in the kitchen at home
How to find your biological age and the biohacking tips to lower it
Doctors share what you should be doing to reverse your biological age

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Everything you need to know about cholesterol and how to keep it under control
Everything you need to know about cholesterol and how to keep it under control
A high cholesterol level is dangerous, but with the right diet, an active lifestyle, and support from your doctor, you can get it under control

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Happily ever after with greener bites — staying sustainable on your big day doesn’t have to be difficult
Happily ever after with greener bites — staying sustainable on your big day doesn’t have to be difficult
Staying sustainable on your big day doesn’t have to be difficult. Caroline Hennessy talks to Michael O’Neill of Clonakilty’s Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens about reducing waste and using local produce

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

eating apple
Eat your way to the best results — nutritious food to help exam students succeed 
A leading dietitian gives some simple tips for success ahead of the Leaving and Junior Cert exams

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Irish rowing champion Aoife Willis: 'The possibility of being diabetic never came into my head'
Irish rowing champion Aoife Willis: 'The possibility of being diabetic never came into my head'
Up to 300,000 people are living with diabetes in Ireland. According to recent research, many believe there is stigma associated with their condition

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Top 8: Chutney and relish options for the perfect summer sandwich
Top 8: Chutney and relish options for the perfect summer sandwich
Give your summer sandwiches a lift with these fillings 

Fri, 16 May, 2025

How to master a healthy and satisfying salad this summer
How to master a healthy and satisfying salad this summer
Theo Kirwan of Sprout & Co, who will appear at next weekend's Ballymaloe Festival of Food, talks about salads, social media, suppliers, and the challenges of farming

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Why you should always trust your gut when it comes to coeliac disease
Why you should always trust your gut when it comes to coeliac disease
This autoimmune condition is much more than just an upset tummy, and its wide range of symptoms affects the lives of almost 2% of the Irish population

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Ceramic cup with slight steam
Top 8: Low-caffeine hot drinks that taste good and may have health benefits
We have looked for drinks that taste good and may have health benefits

Fri, 02 May, 2025

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