nutrition

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parenting

Aoife Hearne: My teen's folate levels are low — is there a supplement to take?

When someone has a folate deficiency, it causes the body to produce abnormally large blood cells that cannot function properly. And since red blood cells transport oxygen around the body, folate deficiency can lead to extreme tiredness and lack of energy

parenting

Advice on everything from post-partum recovery to nutrition and learning Irish

<p>Aoife Hearne: "Iron requirements increase during the teenage years. Teenagers are recommended to aim for 7-13mg a day."</p>

parenting

Aoife Hearne: The connections between teenagers' diet and iron deficiency

Doctor watering brain tree vecor illustration

health and wellbeing

Four key chemicals that govern your life — and expert tips on how to optimise them

news

Social media diet urging excess meat eating a 'ticking timebomb' for the body

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Joanna Fortune: Picky teenage eaters and the questions around weight loss

Foods enhancing the risk of cancer. Junk food

What exactly is a UPF and how bad are they?

Health experts say it's easy to find alternatives to ultra-processed foods that actually taste good

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Fertility challenges — the ones you might anticipate and some you might not

Jemma Henry did specialist training, becoming a certified fertility and prenatal dietician. She wanted to use her skills and knowledge to help others going through IVF and other fertility treatments

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Meal-planning help, seamless socks, a baby fair, arts and crafts classes and more

The BirthWave Baby Fair is taking place in the Westlodge Hotel in Bantry from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday, January 28

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Promoting lower-calorie takeaways in delivery apps ‘could cut obesity’

Such measures, together with showing calorie labels, reduced the total calorie content of takeaways by 2-15%, the research indicated

Fri, 19 May, 2023

Whey 'has it all nutritionally': Milk by-product finds a niche market as a health drink

Having been introduced to liquid whey as a child, Rosemary Cleary O’Shea at Tullahay Farm in Tipperary is on a mission to introduce nutritious whey drinks to the Irish market

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

Hot meals programme to be extended to all schools by 2030

The announcement follows a report highlighting how the programme can improve academic performance and attendance while also having a positive household income effect

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

Sowing seeds: Grow it yourself to nourish body and mind

GIY founder Michael Kelly has written an accessible and informative book that encourages everyone to sow a seed for delicious and nutritious results

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022

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No need to sweat the menopause

Menopausal women no longer suffer in silence and are embracing a range of therapies and lifestyle changes to manage their symptoms. We talk to leading experts

Fri, 02 Sep, 2022

Tired woman standing next to bedroom window.

Eating disorders: 'The longer you leave it, the worst it gets'

A young woman from Donegal shares her story during Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Fri, 04 Mar, 2022

Dr Hazel Wallace: ‘You never get over grief, but you grow around it’

I lost my dad when I was 14. The biggest challenge I've faced in my life so far was that grief as a teenager

Sat, 29 Jan, 2022

Derval O'Rourke: a one-pot chicken stew to make family meals easier this week

Plus: the importance of treating your feet

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

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Older people deficient in vitamin B12 are at greater risk of experiencing depression

TCD researchers find 51% increased likelihood of developing symptoms

Tue, 14 Dec, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: What is a superfood and are they a marketing myth?

— plus a recipe for a super vibrant beetroot risotto

Mon, 04 Oct, 2021

Beautiful pregnant woman eating healthy food and salads

Growing healthy babies: How to prevent chronic illness in children

Concerned their unborn baby would inherit chronic health conditions, a couple started on a long research journey that ultimately led to a guide book

Mon, 03 May, 2021

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Eat your way to health and vitality as you get older

A balanced diet is key at all stages of life. But what foods do you need to prioritise as you age, asks Sharon Ní Chonchúir

Fri, 26 Mar, 2021

Teaching young people about food will help fight against obesity

Designed to enhance generational change, Incredible Edibles is a free, healthy eating and growing project targeted at children

Tue, 23 Feb, 2021

Pretty young woman eating yogurt while standing in the kitchen at home.

6 of the best work-from-home breakfast ideas

Just a year ago, weekday breakfast was a speedy affair. Now that we're working from home we can take the time to make and enjoy a proper meal

Wed, 17 Feb, 2021

Spud-you-like: Humble potato plays key role in sports nutrition

Potatoes are an excellent natural ingredient for a nutritionally complete diet to fuel active lifestyles, and by buying Irish we are also supporting struggling local producers

Thu, 08 Oct, 2020

Healthy eating: limit children's treats to one square of chocolate or three crisps a week

New advice for parents of one- to four-year-olds includes a modified food pyramid and advice on meal portions. It aims to help reduce childhood obesity

Thu, 01 Oct, 2020

Nutrition is changing the game

TACTICS, talent, training. Just some of the words that come to mind when you think of Sunday’s All-Ireland football final at Croke Park.

Fri, 31 Aug, 2018

Fuel to go: Rugby Player James Lowe on food for performance

HE’S played for the Maori All Blacks and he’s currently signed to Leinster, so if there is anyone

Fri, 25 May, 2018

Make nutrition a family affair

By Joyce Fegan

Fri, 13 Apr, 2018

Journey’s end: New mums should prepare for the fourth trimester

Dietitian Aoife Hearne is readying to give birth to her third and final child in five weeks. She discusses the journey of being a mum and what she’ll miss as they grow.

Fri, 13 Apr, 2018

Living longer: Prevention is better than the cure

Current lifestyles have normalised being motionless in front of a screen eating junk, says Suzanne Harrington.

Wed, 03 Jan, 2018

How to avoid the Christmas bulge: a survival guide

Drinking water, eating bananas and cutting out sugar-laden "health" drinks could help festive revellers swerve a Christmas hangover and avoid the bulge.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2017

Dublin firm makes a meal out of an idea

Nutritics analyses food’s nutritional composition and devises meal plans, writes Trish Dromey.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2017

Get the right diet to eat your way out of a midlife energy crisis

It’s possible to eat your way out of a midlife energy crisis, says Clodagh Finn

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

Experts call for strategy to tackle obesity

A national obesity treatment strategy could save the State at least €56m over a decade, medical experts believe.

Thu, 18 May, 2017

Taking care of yourself is the first step towards good mental health

In the midst of leading fast-paced, busy lives, many of us can barely find the time to address our physical health, let alone our mental health. 

Fri, 03 Mar, 2017

Scale back on the fad diets and find nutritional balance

Conflicting information on what we should eat bombards us says consultant nutritionist Gaye Godkin. The secret is not to allow appetite to dictate your waistline.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

7 diet tips for strong healthy hair

Abi Jackson says good nutrition leads to strong locks.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

Recipes: Include enough iron in your diet for peak health

You could say that Britain’s celebrity nutritionist Martin McDonald is something of an ironman.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Workers’ nutrition plan raises attendance

A new study has shown that health and nutrition initiatives that can cut absenteeism rates and boost general health among employees would cost €95 or less a year per worker.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2017

Takeaway meals are now becoming normal for families

As we pick over the last of the turkey, the notion of healthy diet seems farther away than ever, but a study indicates that lazy lifestyles mean we are now eating takeaway or ready meals at least three times a week - and the pattern is getting worse.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2016

The shape I'm in: Bundee Aki, rugby player

Irene Feighan sits down to have a chat with Connacht rugby player, Bundee Aki, about his health and nutrition.

Fri, 23 Dec, 2016

Dietary requirements? We've got your Christmas dinner sorted

According to Clodagh Finn there’s no need to worry about hosting Christmas for family and friends with dietary requirements. She’s got you sorted!

Fri, 23 Dec, 2016

Age is just a number to your health when you’re vegan

Mary Minihane gave up meat over 40 years ago and believes her health is due to a simple diet of fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and greens she tells Margaret Jennings.

Fri, 23 Dec, 2016

Can we enjoy the Christmas holidays without gaining weight?

Helen O’Callaghan talks to fitness and nutrition experts about how to minimise the effects of festive feasting.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2016

Expert advice on what to give the kids between meals

Foods like raisins and smoothies aren’t always as healthy as you might think.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2016

Henry Shefflin and Noel McGrath highlight the importance of dairy in sports nutrition

HOW sports nutrition has changed. When ten-time All-Ireland hurling champion Henry Shefflin first started playing with Kilkenny, he used to make regular visits to the chipper after training.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2016