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Diet and Exams

What students eat and drink in the run up to their exams can affect their performance. Taking the time to eat healthily, get fresh air and exercise are very important preparations for a clear and focused mind during exam time. Nutrition Tips - Breakfast Skipping breakfast can mean loss of recall and concentration both detrimental […]

Posted on 27 May 2013 | 3:00 pm

Tips for Food Shopping when Trying to Lose Weight

Plan what you are going to eat for the forthcoming week and write a shopping list. Stick to your shopping list when you are in the supermarket. Take a pen and tick off the items on the list as you go, so that you buy everything you needed and so that you don’t stray from […]

Posted on 29 April 2013 | 5:30 pm

Healthy Easter Breakfast for Kids

Three ingredients, three steps to make these light pancakes within minutes! Ingredients: 3 eggs 250ml milk 125g plain flour Method: Beat eggs and milk together in large bowl, then beat in flour until batter is smooth. Lightly coat a 20cm frying pan on medium-high heat with cooking spray. Make one pancake at a time by […]

Posted on 25 March 2013 | 3:00 pm

10 Top Tips for Getting and Staying Physically Active

                                                              1. Get Moving. Take the stairs instead of the lift, Walk short journeys you have to make, get off the bus a stop early.        2. Start slowly and build up. Don’t try to do too much too soon. Instead, take a gradual approach, and build up your activity routine as you become fit.        3. […]

Posted on 18 February 2013 | 3:00 pm

Healthy Eating for the Christmas Party Season

It’s the Christmas party season again! How can we avoid putting on extra weight while having a great time? The following are some holiday eating tips to help you do just that so that you can still look good and be healthy in January. Don’t go to a party hungry.  We often eat faster and […]

Posted on 10 December 2012 | 3:00 pm

Nutrition tips to help avoid colds and flu

The cold and flu season has begun. While there is no way to cure the common cold or the flu, healthy eating during cold and flu season can help prevent you getting sick. Researchers have found positive links between immune function and components in food. Garlic may boost your immune system, increasing resistance to infection […]

Posted on 12 November 2012 | 3:00 pm

Healthy Halloween Treats

While researching for this Halloween blog I came across this recipe for Monster Mouths. They look really good and are also a healthy alternative to sweets and fizzy drinks. Follow this link for the recipe http://www.thecookingphotographer.com/2011/10/monster-mouths.html

Posted on 22 October 2012 | 3:00 pm

What is Glycaemic Index?

What is Glycaemic Index (GI)? Glycaemic Index is a measure of how high your blood sugar gets after eating a food. It was originally designed to help people with diabetes to make better food choices but research has found that it might be useful in helping people to get to and stay at a healthy […]

Posted on 1 October 2012 | 3:00 pm

Happy Heart Month

September is Happy Heart Month. Follow the link below to see the great work that is being done to promote your heart health by the fantastic organisation that is the Irish Heart Foundation.   http://www.irishheart.ie/iopen24/irish-heart-month-2012-t-8_201_1068.html  

Posted on 10 September 2012 | 3:00 pm

Back to School – Healthy Packed Lunch Ideas

We all know how difficult it can be to come up with different, healthy and fun lunch box ideas – and that is why we end up packing up the same lunches over and over again! Packed lunches, just like any other meal, should have a balance of ingredients to fit in with healthy eating […]

Posted on 20 August 2012 | 3:00 pm