‘A menopausal woman needs only 65% of the daily calories she needed in her 20s’
During menopause, B vitamins are important as are essential fatty acids, says scientist
The pandemic body: How we have changed physically and what to do about it
From heart to eyes, weight, skin, mental health and teeth, Covid-19 has affected us
Q&A: What are the new healthy-eating guidelines for young children?
Treats only once a week and plates should be small, according to Government guidelines
Blindness from lack of fruit and vegetables ‘could happen here’
Irish eat less than half of recommended fruit and veg, say Nutrition and Dietetic Institute
What is ‘natural’ food anyway?
Rather than make people feel guilty for consuming processed foods, we should look at the ingredients on the back, and not the word ‘natural’ on the front
Why women need more iron than men and how they can get it
Many women are not getting enough of this essential mineral
Cash for carrots: wrong ways to make a child eat healthily
Don’t lure them with a lollipop to eat greens, or keep serving food they don’t like
Superfoods: how super are they really?
‘If you are to eat some superfood constantly, you could end up with a very bad diet’
25 ways to leave your love handles
Do you want to be healthier this year? Then why not try to follow at least a few of these great tips
What’s in a name? Confusion remains over titles in the health sector
In 110 countries ‘physiotherapist’ is synonymous with ‘physical therapist’ except in Ireland
Trans, poly, mono and hydrogenated: a fat-finding mission
Bad news is that we’re still eating too much saturated fat as part of our overall fat intake
Parents-to-be need to ensure they are in good shape
Pre-conception wellbeing is essential for both parents and can have an impact for decades
Parenting: ‘I always felt overweight and out of place’
With social media and cameraphones, girls are under more pressure than ever about how they look. But a ‘Free Being Me’ programme for Guides challenges myths
What children say about school lunch time
The majority don’t have enough time to eat and, for some, it’s an unhappy part of the day
Drinking milk related to reduced blood pressure
Lower risk of ill-health for people with high dairy intake, conference hears
Weave fibre into tapestry of a healthy diet
Health benefits of a diet high in fibre include reduction in cholesterol and protection against certain cancers
Gluten free: when doing without makes your life a lot fuller
Gluten-free food is the only treatment for a condition that should not be confused with the current fad for cutting out wheat
Nutrition plan starts same time as training
When exercising, it’s not just what you eat, but when you eat that makes a big difference to your performance
10 ways to have a class year
By following some simple guidelines, you can make the school year enjoyable and stress-free for you and your child, writes June Shannon
A special need for nourishing advice
Nourish Children Week aims to highlight how a good diet can aid a child’s development, particularly those with special needs
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