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. School lunches: what do you need to know? 1. Kids only eat about 20% of their daily food at school. So, if they […]
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Weaning to avoid fussy eating: my top five tips! Weaning is either that lovely time you spend pureeing delicious hand-cooked meals for your delightful baby whilst smiling and taking beautiful pictures. Or it’s that awful time of trying to fit lumps of smashed sweet potato into those tiny ice-cube holes in the tray with a
What is 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
What is Cholesterol? 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. Types of Cholesterol
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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. What is the difference between food allergies and food intolerance? Food Allergy A food
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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. Many children with fussy eating can be helped with some
What are the symptoms of IBS? Different people get different symptoms, so you may have some or all of these: What causes IBS? There doesn’t seem to be one answer to this. Causes of IBS include: Stress is often listed as a cause of IBS but it is rare to meet someone with IBS who
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Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes is a condition where your body cannot control its blood glucose levels. When blood glucose is too high it can cause a number of problems. Your Dietitian will work with you to help you manage your Diabetes, helping you to get your blood glucose under control and look at all the
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 react to a range of substances called “fermentable carbohydrates” of FODMAPs. These are found in a lot of common foods and actually promote a healthy gut
Nutrition has a big impact on how 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 and lack of protein can leave the body without the basic materials it needs to allow a pregnancy to go ahead. Once you are
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