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Welcome to the eatwell blog. Here you will find articles and information on various conditions, diseases and general nutritional advice. Have a scroll or use the search function below if you are looking for something specific.
Packing a Healthy Lunch: Nutrition and Back to School
What do kids need in their lunchbox? Is it healthy enough? Will the kids actually eat it? Lots of parents worry about what their kids do – and don’t- eat at school.
Weaning
Weaning to avoid fussy eating: My top 5 tips! Weaning is about introducing foods to complement breastfeeding (or formula if you are bottle feeding). The idea is to start babies with a life-long love of food and eating. It is helping them to enjoy lots of different flavours and textures and getting balanced nutrition…
PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS affects about 10% of women in Ireland and is a leading cause of infertility. It is a condition that is caused by being resistant to insulin – the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. In PCOS, insulin levels can get too high which causes a number of problems…
Cholesterol and Heart Health
Cholesterol is a type of waxy fat that is usually dissolved in our blood. Our body uses cholesterol to help make hormones and other important substances in our bodies. However, if cholesterol gets too high it can block our arteries and lead to diseases like heart disease or stroke.
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Reactions to foods can cause misery for many people and can even be life threatening for some. Finding out the foods that you are reacting to and learning how to avoid them can make a huge difference to how you feel…
Fussy Eating
Many parents struggle with getting their children to eat a healthy balanced diet. This can range from refusing one or two foods to refusing nearly everything. Although fussy eating can sound like a simple problem, it can cause huge stress for many parents and children…
Food, Fertility and You
Nutrition has a big impact on easy or hard it is for someone to become pregnant. Being overweight or underweight can disrupt fertility hormones, lack vitamins and minerals can delay conception…
Low FODMAP Diet
The low FODMAP diet was developed by Dietitian Sue Shepherd to help people who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. During her research, Sue found that people with IBS commonly…
Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a common problem in Ireland with over 50% of adults over 45 thought to be affected. High blood pressure can be a risk factor for heart disease and stroke so it is important…
Coeliac Disease
Coeliac disease is a condition that affects about 1 in every 100 people in Ireland. It is caused by an intolerance to gluten, a protein found in a number of different foods. It is a lifelong condition: once you are diagnosed, you will have it for life…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
If you suspect you may have IBS it is first necessary to take a long look at your symptoms and your diet to see what might be going on. This first conversation is important in figuring out the best way to proceed for you. For some people it can be a case of increasing fibre and fluids, for others…