The festive season is in full swing and it’s tempting to throw dietary caution to the wind until the New Year, especially with all the bad news. But with the average person gaining an extra 3 – 7 pounds over Christmas, that is not going to make January feel any less dismal. Heather shares her tips on Virgin Media Weekend AM or read more below.
Tired all the time?
One of the most common complaints, especially at the moment, is feeling tired all the time. Heather delves into three potential causes and what you can do if you feel tired all the time. Read on or watch her share tips on Virgin Media Weekend AM.
Dark chocolate helps our mood and our gut – hurrah!
Many of us may be able to relate to feeling better when we eat dark chocolate. Several of it’s constituents have known positive effects on mood. These include theobromine and tryptophan, the precursor to our feel good neurotransmitter serotonin. However, new research has shown another way in which dark chocolate enhances mood – by changing our microbiome. This community of bacteria, archae, yeasts and other organisms that reside mainly in our gut profoundly affects our mood and immune system as well as our digestion.
Healthier Halloween ideas
Some sources estimate that Irish children eat between 3500 and 7000 calories from Halloween sweets each year, mostly in the form of sugar. But does that really matter? And what can we do about it anyway? Watch Heather share some tips on Virgin Media Weekend AM . Or, read more below and get our healthier Halloween recipe ideas.
Protein myths & facts
Confused about how much protein you need? We separate some myths from facts! Read on, or watch Heather explain on Virgin Media Weekend AM.
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