Zinc is an essential nutrient, not least for its role in immune health. In the current climate, with Covid-19 taking a hold over Ireland, this is at the forefront of everyone’s mind.
Support your immune system – Coronavirus in Ireland
The first case of coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland has been confirmed. The very first thing to do here is to follow the HSE guidelines for containment which includes frequent handwashing and self isolation if you or one of your family members has a fever or presents with flu-like symptoms. [Read more…]
Is chocolate a superfood?
Is chocolate a superfood? In Ireland we love our chocolate and many of us associate Valentine’s Day and Easter with additional opportunities to eat lots of our favourite chocolate treats. However despite the rumour of chocolate as a health food, most popular chocolate bars are high in sugar, saturated fat and calories, this means they should only be eaten occasionally as a treat. Eating them too often is associated with obesity, diabetes and an increased risk of heart disease.
Slimming products – too good to be true?
Many of us are looking for easier ways to get healthier or slimmer and there is no shortage of companies selling slimming products and celebrities promoting them. But do they really work and are they even safe? Read on to find out more.
Eating green – sustainable healthy eating
Most of us are thinking about getting healthy and losing weight at this time of year and may also be keen to do our bit for the planet. Good news! Most key dietary recommendations for healthy eating are sustainable for the planet and for our long term health. Focusing on a couple of small changes and sticking with them will make a bigger difference than more radical, but short-lived changes.
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